It's time to accept the reality of guns in our society.

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45. Why are some so f-----g deaf? Maybe because what

pro-2A folks have said here doesn't fit The Narrative? That we are criminals-in-waiting? That we are RWers doing the bidness of the NRA? I've long ago accepted the fact that the chief -- if not only -- weapon used by many controller/banners is casting shame, smear and stigmatization. Those VERY WORDS. I accept that intellectually corrupt dichotemy as a reality, but that doesn't mean I and others won't lash back.

I also accept that the antis' approach is next to blind hatred at times; but as foul as this is, I am sure the approach is doomed to Complete Failure, as most DUers do not confuse animosity with compassion, esp. when the two are forced to walk hand-in-hand. I think the antis know this as well, but animosity and prohibition are bad habits learned well, and in DU, have become increasingly legitimized. Know this: We are not going away.

Know this as well: I and other pro-2A folks are ready to seriously discuss (as much as one can on the innertubes) the problems associated with violence, and to do so in a serious, civilized manner.