You know how I say on the radio that we're the good guys and gals -- the ones you don't read about in the papers. We own, collect, and shoot guns safely and responsibly. So, how about acting like the good guys?
It's a point we visit regularly in our office as we see comments from some in the gun-owning community ... comments you wouldn't make in front of your mother, I expect. John Cylc recently wrote a good piece about this. Read it here.
If the goal of a discussion (never an argument, because there is no benefit in arguing) is to persuade someone, we can all agree that calling someone names and yelling at them doesn't swing them to your side. Remaining calm, and "professional" sounding, and making your point without raising your voice (or using ALL CAPS!!!!!!!) does at least two things. First, it just may get the person you are talking with (in person on online) to listen just a bit. But ... and this is the second point ... even if that person isn't buying it, others are listening and watching. Let the gun prohibitionists appear to be unhinged while you take the calm, quiet, informed track. The "audience" will figure out who seems to be the responsible party, and who is the nutbar. ~ Tom
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