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by WildBill
Sat May 03, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview
Replies: 63
Views: 6564

Re: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview

jmra wrote:
Beiruty wrote:To give credit to where it is due. The OCT armed demo and distribution of copy of the constitution is working in bring attention and awareness to the OC issue. Also, all the demo so far is conducted on public area street and parks and Local PD is notified when needed. The event is noting but have courteous and positive attitude. As 2ndA supporters, if we can't support those events, or we can not live with those events, then surely something is wrong in our position.
The fact is they are not changing anyone's mind about OC. If anything the attention that they draw will result in unwanted calls to politicians by the antis making it even more difficult to get legislation passed. Not so sure why we can't learn from past mistakes.
The fact is that they are changing some people's minds - they are turning some people away from supporting open carry.

Beiruty - don't misinterpret my statement. I believe this is the reality of the situation. I do support open carry in Texas.
by WildBill
Sat May 03, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview
Replies: 63
Views: 6564

Re: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview

ShootDontTalk wrote:jmra I don't doubt your belief, but you are wrong. MLK's tactics of shoving the problem in the face of a wider and wider public by calling attention to the abuses, courtesy of the media, did work. I saw it with my own eyes. Those tactics changed the political landscape of the entire nation. We would be gravely mistaken to under estimate the power of even a few people, misguided or not, to effect political change that the vast majority may not be able to stop. We would also be, in my view, mistaken to think throwing potshots and insults at them will actually change what they are doing.
This type of tactic eventually did win over and sway popular opinion. But I see this as much different that the OC movement. The biggest difference is that one was a moral and legal issue. In the case of discrimination, people believed that is was legally and morally wrong so they set out to make change. I don't think most people would see OC in this light.
by WildBill
Fri May 02, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview
Replies: 63
Views: 6564

Re: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview

nightmare wrote:Why make it so complicated? Some people support the Second Amendment but others want to infringe the right to keep and bear arms. If we let the Obamas and Bloombergs of the world divide us, they win.
Because, it is more complicated than some people wish.
by WildBill
Thu May 01, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview
Replies: 63
Views: 6564

Re: Open Carry Texas holds demonstration in Longview

tomtexan wrote:Still at it.....

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) - A group called Open Carry Texas held a peaceful demonstration in Longview today at Loop 281 and Gilmer Rd.

...and they will be doing it again this upcoming Saturday, May 3, in Tyler.

I may drive up there just for observation purposes.

Anyone else going to attend?
Not me. :tiphat:

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