I have no problem with cops on duty with full magazines etc. My issue is simply those who retire from the force, becoming private citizens once again. It has nothing to do with fears of fighting anyone, it simply the belief that there should not be a privileged class of any kind. I feel the same way about off duty cops drinking while armed in cop bars. Carrying while on duty in the performance of their duty is fine of course. Texas did a similar thing, allowing politicians to carry in sporting events. That should not be allowed either.
If one can't grasp the difference between the two, I can't do anything about.
I posted here for the reason I explained. I assumed common ground.
worse, you post or often agree with right wing talking points and whacked out stories/fear mongering on gun control.
For example? I don't believe I have. That said, as I explained before, posting in discussion on DU is different than what one does in larger world. I do learn a lot from the other areas, even though I don't have much to say there. Being where I am at, there is a lot of on the ground work to do. As probably know, I split my time between Florida and Wyoming. That means I need to spend more time selling the better ideas to a lot of folks that are either agnostic or fed a lot of bullshit.
You make assumptions on my views on other areas based not on any evidence I can think of. I find that unfortunate and can't explain how intelligent, thoughtful, and open minded people could come to such conclusion. It always isn't a simple left right issue, see Trump and Bloomberg.
Being a heretic on one issue probably isn't that unusual. Take my FIL for example, he was a pretty conservative guy for the most part. But if you knew his views on single payer health care, one would assume that he was a progressive. Why? I can't explain his not fitting in the mold, I can only explain mine. Part of it is regional and experience. My actual views are pretty well explained here.
http://www.wyomingdemocrats.com/2012-platform2010-bylaws
Not to be word usage police, but cops are civilians too, unless they are military police. Pun not intended.
That said, I thank you for the thoughtful and civil post.
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