Some days, those who would command govern represent us just make it too easy for, among other things, finding “post fodder.”

In the shadow of Michael William Nash’s demonstration of his 2nd Amendment rights on Saturday, according to The News…

Twelve Michigan House Republicans have sponsored a bill this month to the name the AR-15 “the official rifle of this state,” drawing criticism from opponents who labeled the proposal unserious and inappropriate.

For those who don’t know, the AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle. Bear that in mind when reading the following.

State Rep. Brian BeGole, R-Antrim Township, a former Shiawassee County sheriff, was the primary backer of the AR-15 measure and said in a statement issued Tuesday that thousands of people in Michigan own an AR-15. […] “This distinction recognizes these law-abiding gun owners who are often vilified just for having a firearm as a hobbyist or to keep their homes and families safe," BeGole said.

That’s some hobby. Keep their homes and families safe. Safe from the government BeGole has represented most of his life, according to the oft-debated 2nd Amendment.

However, Ryan Bates, director of End Gun Violence Michigan, said BeGole’s bill was about “worshiping the rifle that is the preferred weapon of mass shooters.” […] Bates noted that on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, a rapid-fire gun accessory that was used in a mass shooting at a music festival Las Vegas in 2017.

“That shooter used 23 AR-style rifles modified with bump stocks to kill 58 people and injure nearly 500 in mere minutes,” Bates said. “We now live in a world where any deranged person can turn an AR-style rifle into a machine gun capable of firing 400-800 rounds per minute, a level of firepower that quite simply overwhelms law enforcement.”

We all know that rabbit and pheasant can get pretty mean. And who doesn’t like their venison pre-ground? To quote my favorite philosopher and thinker, myself…

It’s forever High Noon in this nation of cowboys.

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  • Olhonestjim@lemmy.worldEnglish
    61·
    12 days ago

    Yeah, maybe you’re right. The cops will keep us all safe from fascists.

    Too bad about Ukraine and how they fell in 3 days when the Russians invaded. After all, if you need weapons to defend yourself, it’s already too late. Everybody knows that. The best policy is always to immediately surrender and hope they decide to be nice to you.

    • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
      37·
      12 days ago

      Ukraine and Russia were fighting for a decade before that

      If you think your easy bake rifle is enough to prevent a foreign invasion that overwhelms the US military then you’re ignorant enough to be a gun supporter

      • Olhonestjim@lemmy.worldEnglish
        61·
        12 days ago

        Oh thank you, what an excellent point you’ve made. Truly, you have destroyed the argument for self defense.

        I never suggested we would be invaded by foreigners. Nor did I suggest fighting cops and the military, did I?

        I said fascists. Yup, I sure did. Reading is fundamental.

                • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
                  14·
                  12 days ago

                  Too bad about Ukraine and how they fell in 3 days when the Russians invaded

                  You did but you ignored your own comment

                  The cops will keep us all safe from fascists.

                  Was already addressed in that by the time they have a gun to your face there isn’t anything you can do. If you still don’t believe that then look at every mass shooting. Congrats on having a rifle, I guess you just have to keep it raised at every one…oh but then they have to do the same so now you can’t recognize a threat