It’s not only that. They fear “The Smile.” That smile you ALWAYS get from first-time shooters. And with the NRA attracting a younger demographic, they know there will be a lot more of “The Smile.”
As Teresa Nielson Hayden put it, “Basically, I figure guns are like gays: They seem a lot more sinister and threatening until you get to know a few; and once you have one in the house, you can get downright defensive about them.” They’re terrified of that familiarity and what it means for their movement.
Life member.
Oh sure, I STILL get ALL the NRA-ILA stuff.
“Send 20-50-100”, etc.
Pffft. I say
Of course, “round “lection time, they get a MUCH bigger personal check than THAT.
August 18th, 2014 at 10:56 am
It’s not only that. They fear “The Smile.” That smile you ALWAYS get from first-time shooters. And with the NRA attracting a younger demographic, they know there will be a lot more of “The Smile.”
As Teresa Nielson Hayden put it, “Basically, I figure guns are like gays: They seem a lot more sinister and threatening until you get to know a few; and once you have one in the house, you can get downright defensive about them.” They’re terrified of that familiarity and what it means for their movement.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:26 pm
Life member.
Oh sure, I STILL get ALL the NRA-ILA stuff.
“Send 20-50-100”, etc.
Pffft. I say
Of course, “round “lection time, they get a MUCH bigger personal check than THAT.