I wrote a message to some Broadway actor who was soliciting contributions for the march tomorrow, noting that the amount of money raised at that point (approx. $3 million) would fund a high quality metal detector in every high school in Florida and might be a better use of the money than a virtue-signaling rally. Not surprisingly, no response.
posted by justincredibleThe clear backpack idea is pretty pointless on its own, nothing more than security theater. It's not hard to hollow out a book and stick a pistol in there.
Sounds like a bitchin' industrial arts project!
posted by HereticSounds like a bitchin' industrial arts project!
I have some big books. Not going to use this to smuggle a gun or anything, but might be fun to hide stuff in there.
posted by O-TrapI have some big books. Not going to use this to smuggle a gun or anything, but might be fun to hide stuff in there.
A flask is always a winning idea!
posted by HereticA flask is always a winning idea!
I was actually thinking of turning the book into a cigar ash tray, but maybe I'll just make it three books. Ash tray, humidor, and flask. Sounds like a good time.
posted by like_thatIf you and the media want to treat these kids as the moral authority,
They are not a moral authority to me. I don’t happen to agree with much that they say. They are certainly naive and they’re also being used in some ways. I just don’t see where all of us need to be relentless about insulting them. Ignore them. This is going to go away. It always does. I remember after Columbine - almost 20 years ago, many conservatives were convinced that Clinton was going to take all their guns away. Guess what - it never happened.
This is too shall pass.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieThey are not a moral authority to me. I don’t happen to agree with much that they say. They are certainly naive and they’re also being used in some ways. I just don’t see where all of us need to be relentless about insulting them. Ignore them. This is going to go away. It always does. I remember after Columbine - almost 20 years ago, many conservatives were convinced that Clinton was going to take all their guns away. Guess what - it never happened.
This is too shall pass.
They want to play in the big leagues, they better be prepared for the inside pitch.
"Don't you think everyone should have a right to safety?"
I saw a lot of people in DC yesterday more/less foot stomping this "point." They think it is some mic drop argument, but the irony is lost on them. It brings the lulz.
They are basically saying they have a right to "feel" safe. Well, I "feel" safest when I'm armed, so...
Rick Santorum. Yikes.
posted by friendfromlowryRick Santorum. Yikes.
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posted by justincredible??
posted by friendfromlowry
Rick Santorum's public career needs to just die a quiet death of irrelevance. It'll be just as effective, and he'll come out looking better.
posted by like_that
I don't "feel" safe. I should march on Washington.
posted by like_that
And I will hand you your ass on a platter
posted by CenterBHSFan
Without freedom you have no safety....
Florida gun grabber justifying the bullying of the shooter.
