For many people, the word "propaganda" evokes dark connotations of the Third Reich and swastikas along with fascist and communist regimes. Many people hear the word "propaganda" and automatically associate it with negative, oppressive actions. In order to understand where people get the idea that propaganda is an evil nemesis, let's first define "propaganda." "Propaganda" is the spreading of ideas or information deliberately to further one's cause or damage an opposing cause; also ideas, facts, or allegations spread for such a purpose, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Nowhere does the definition describe propaganda as existing solely to coerce others to be mere myrmidons of the state.The reason many people think of propaganda the way they do is because of government indoctrination or, in other words, propaganda the government (and Left) uses to affect and taint the citizen's view of propaganda. Although this article will expose some of the methods of Left-wing propagation, I am not writing about the usage and influence of propaganda. This article will address the gun control issue and, as previously mentioned, uncover some of the propaganda the Left uses to push its illogical, shameful anti-gun agenda. Without a doubt, this writing will be labeled right-wing propaganda and be thought of as radical by some people, particularly gigantic intellectuals such as Diane Feinstein (Rep. CA-D), Joni Kletter, Cynthia Tucker (AJC writer), and other groups from the Left. Whatever pathetic rhetoric and outlandish statistics the Left uses to further its illogical belief, one can see past their omissions and half-truths by using simple logic and reasoning skills combined with the facts.
Guns are inanimate objects. In the world's entire history, no inanimate object has ever done anything but obey the laws of gravity and physics. That being said, the old phrase "People don't kill people, guns kill people" should be discarded as incorrect. Crime is a people problem, not a hardware problem. Of course, the proponents of gun control sadly fail to realize the facts. You see, these people cannot deal with the logic of the matter, therefore they hide from it and must resort to using half-truths and manipulating statements. You are more than likely familiar with Bill Clinton's claim that more than a dozen children are killed by a gun each day. Did you know that in that certain statistic, a "child" is defined as anyone under the age of 25? The reason the age is so high is because if it wasn't, Clinton and all of his demagogues might actually have to face-up to the truth; if it wasn't like that they couldn't put on a frown and talk about how many "children" are killed each day by people using guns.
Let's now move on to discuss Diane Feinstein. Ms. Feinstein is an elected senator in California; she is also a Democrat. One of the actions that gained her notoriety in the gun debate was her crusade to "ban" assault weapons and high capacity magazines. That idea of hers was based purely on cosmetic features. Despite media depictions, real assault rifles are extremely rarely used in crimes. I doubt that Ms. Feinstein could even tell us what an assault rifle is. Ms. Feinstein is quick to attack the responsible gun owning citizens of America for owning firearms; however, she is also quick to buy and carry a gun for herself. Ms. Feinstein had, and still might have, a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Either she might actually have begun to see just how asinine the anti-gun crowd really is, or the hypocrisy is absurd.
Throughout all the gun hysteria, you will constantly hear Liberals refer to nonsense data and make statements that are completely devoid of any rational thought whatsoever. Recently a column appeared in the Yale Daily News that confronted the gun control issue. The column, written by Joni Kletter, was later reprinted in the Daily Oklahoman ; it was in the Daily Oklahoman where David Deming read Ms. Kletter's column. Dr. Deming as an associate professor of geology at the University of Oklahoma, holds a Ph.D., and is an NRA member; obviously this man is not stupid.
In Ms. Kletter's article she brilliantly wrote, "easy access to a handgun allows everyone in this country, including criminals, youth and the mentally disabled, to quickly and easily kill as many random people as they want." First of all, let's examine an obvious lack of logic displayed by this woman: Deranged killers with handguns would have a lot easier time killing "as many random people as they want" if their victims were all prohibited from owning handguns. Dr. Deming decided he should respond to the column with a very valid point: "I just want to point out that Kletter's 'easy access' to a vagina enables her to 'quickly and easily' have sex with 'as many random people' as she wants. Her possession of an unregistered vagina also equips her to work as a prostitute and spread venereal diseases. Let's hope Kletter is as responsible with her equipment as most gun owners are with theirs." (JOHN'S NOTE: He was charged with "sexual harassment" for this statement by the University and almost lost his job. The charge was dropped because of public pressure.) It is undeniably so that easy access to a gun gives a person the chance to use that gun and go on a killing spree. Same thing with anyone behind the wheel of a car driving past a group of pedestrians. However, the very same easy access to a gun gives a person the opportunity to defend themselves against a predator with bad intentions.
The mainstream media, a willing tool of the Left, also greatly contributes to the brainwashing of people. Last year in Georgia it became easier for a citizen to obtain a permit for concealed carry of a firearm. Needless to say, this upset many Liberals, especially Cynthia Tucker. Ms. Tucker, an editor and writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, wrote that it would be "open season" on police officers and that officers would die in large numbers due to the increased level of ease for private citizens to obtain concealed weapon permits. This is a perfect instance of the aversion to the facts most Leftists have on the issue.
The fact is, as pointed out by Neal Boortz, that there has never been one documented incident anywhere in the United States where a police officer was shot in the line of duty by a private citizen carrying a concealed handgun for which he had a permit. What is frightening is that this woman controls what you read in the newspaper. How's that for propaganda, or should I say the lack of and purposeful disregard for more logical, sensible newstories that show the positive usage of firearm possession? Americans use guns to defend themselves over one million times each year and 98% of the time the gun isn't even fired, just shown.
Look, I'm not denying that there is a serious crime problem in America. There is, but gun control is definitely not the answer. Surely enough, the facts show that violent crime rates decrease when it becomes easier for private, law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons. The reason is simple and makes sense: Criminals don't like the idea that their victim may be armed. Still not convinced? Here are some cold hard facts for you to choke on: 99.998% of all privately owned handguns in the U.S. are not used in a murder in any given year, and 99.96% of all privately owned handguns in the U.S. are not used in any crime in a given year. Also, out of all violent crimes committed, ones where guns were used only account for 12%; and the vast majority of the guns used to commit these crimes were stolen. One more thing, instead of creating new firearm legislation, wouldn't it make more sense to just enforce the current laws? Bill Clinton doesn't think so. Since Clinton has entered office, prosecutions for firearm violations have declined over 54%, yet this creep continues to call for more gun legislation. Pathetic.
As each piece of firearm legislation builds up on another, it is ultimately leading to the disarmament of private citizens in the United States. Socialists like Al Gore and Hillary Clinton are set on this; they await the day when it is illegal for Americans to possess and use guns. This means that only criminals and the GOVERNMENT will carry guns. Is that what you want? Criminals have zero regard for the law right now, why would that be any different once guns are outlawed? Criminals are still going to get and use guns whether they are illegal or not. This is serious, folks. If we remain on the current path, it will inevitably lead us to the day when it is a felony for a man to own a gun, to exercise his Second Amendment right. In case you forgot, the Second Amendment is as follows: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Some groups interpret the Second Amendment as a method of enabling the government to arm a government militia. This is an obscene misinterpretation. If, in fact, the purpose of the Second Amendment to our Constitution is to enable the government to arm a government militia, then this would be the only one of the Ten Amendments constituting the Bill of Rights that confers a power or right on the government.
Use your power of choice wisely. Go vote on election days (unless you are on welfare). I deeply urge you to look into the Libertarian presidential candidate, Harry Browne. Mr. Browne is a very intelligent man who would make a fine president. You can receive information concerning Mr. Browne, his party affiliation, and platform by visiting www.lp.org. If, after reading this, you still support the gun control effort, then you have a serious comprehension inability. Bill "The Era of Big Government Is Over" Clinton is a liar and a rapist. His wife is a liar as well; remember that. The final words of this text come from Charley Reese. "You can rely on the government to protect you and your family, but as for me, I will choose Colt, Glock, and Remington. They're more reliable than the administration and more accurate than most newstories about firearms."
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