Do you think all these gun nuts making threats will lead to a national Ruby Ridge situation?

[Glassunion]

136. Thank you for your post.

It was thoughtful and well written, and does clear up my questions.

DU has been inundated with RW trolls as of late and extremists from the the other side as well. Neither are contributing to thoughtful discussion.

You have, with your your initial post and explanation, helped me understand your point of view.

The reason I initially asked for clarification on what you think a gun owner was, was because I myself am a gun owner. I could not believe that you had the thought that all gun owners fit into your initial post and was hoping (and glad that you set me straight) that you did not mean all gun owners.

You are quite correct when you make the point about a group (gun owners in this case) who are touting "we need to protect our rights!", yet they sit idly by while the rights of others are stomped upon. Personally I feel that civil rights groups of all types do more for their cause when they step out of their niche, and do the same that they wish on themselves. When a gay rights group stands up for reproductive rights, or free speech, etc... When a womens rights group stands up for children's rights, or a minority rights group stands up for the rights of a non-minority, it sends a message that they are indeed for rights, not for themselves.

The problem is that on the whole, gun rights groups (not all) are only selfish, self centered groups that only take a stand for their niche. The do not look beyond themselves.