Getting right down to the pure essence of the gun movement

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From Dailey Kos

by brooklynbadboy

This is what its always been about from the very beginning of the 'gun rights' movement. Its about white supremacy, pure and simple.
There was a time in America, prior to the 1960's, when gun ownership just wasn't that big a deal. Buy one, mind your business, don't be a crazy person. These folks didn't fear government tyranny, or a spouse who wanted to have her own life, or that the gays, blacks, jews, latinos, and other 'others' were coming to get them and their precious money. In fact, things were going so well that walking around with a gun was thought to be backward, a sign of a lack of proper civilization. Thats why the Wild West was so...wild. Uncivilized. Moving about freely unarmed, the rule of law, the proper use and deployment of law enforcement to deter crime...these things were considered accomplishments and progress. Not walking around armed was a once a luxury of those who could afford their own guards. But now, the luxury of living without constant fear of death began to be enjoyed by the common folk. This was a good thing.

But not for everyone.

This is what its always been about from the very beginning of the 'gun rights' movement. Its about white supremacy, pure and simple.

more here:http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/08/1305326/-Getting-right-down-to-the-pure-essence-of-the-gun-movement