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I’m surprised that song didn’t anger gun owners.
In a country with more guns than people, that's like saying you're surprised people with a driver's license don't all drive F350 super duty's...
Even worse, because when push comes to literal shove, the people with the most guns make the decisions. January 6th should have proved that if nothing else did, if they had showed up with guns they'd have accomplished their goals easily.
Don't take it for granted that America will never need another revolution, or that a couple thousand armed people can't accomplish anything.
Fuck man, now more than ever it's the responsibility of every good American to own and be proficient with a rifle.
Take a fucking look around, you think trump is handing the White House to anyone in 2.5 years?
Buy a fucking rifle while you can if you haven't already, or at least stop shit talking people who take logical precautions with our current reality.
I have been getting the lgbt+ people in my area acquainted with firearms, and while some of them aren't mentally in a place where they can join us, they will be protected if needed.
Already this year one of my "students" has had to defend themselves in an alley while walking home. Guy made transphobic comments, waited outside and followed. Security cameras managed to catch everything but in this city if there hadn't been cameras, she'd be tossed in a cell with a bunch of guys and then the cops would leave and hope something bad happens. It wouldn't be the first time.
When the people surrounding you would happily chuck a stone at you or hoist the rope into the tree with the rest of the lynch mob, and cops won't protect you, all the people trying to mock you for being prepared just look like naive children whose world view extends to the end of their HOA.