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In reply to the discussion: "NRA talking points"? How about anti-gun talking points? [View all]Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)talking points right here. Very interesting.
Our first task is to draw a vivid portrait and make an emotional connection. We should rely on
emotionally powerful language, feelings and images to bring home the terrible impact of gun violence.
Compelling facts should be used to back up that emotional narrative, not as a substitute for it.
#1:
ALWAYS START WITH THE PAIN AND ANGUISH
THAT GUN VIOLENCE BRINGS INTO PEOPLES LIVES.
#2:
MAKE IT CLEAR THAT WEAK AND RECKLESS POLICIES
PUT WEAPONS IN THE HANDS OF DANGEROUS PEOPLE.
#3:
USE IMAGES THAT BRING YOUR MESSAGE HOME.
#3:
WITH BASE AUDIENCES, EMPHASIZE THE
UNIQUELY DESTRUCTIVE ROLE THAT THE NRA PLAYS
#4:
EMPHASIZE THAT EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS, MILITARY-STYLE
WEAPONS ARE NOW WITHIN EASY REACH ACROSS AMERICA.