Another example of moral harm caused by a gun, this time in in Colorado:

[friendly_iconoclast]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028093339

[jmg257]

1. Do not underestimate fear. And anger apparently. nt

[friendly_iconoclast]

3. As evident from that thread, moral panics are, sadly, not the exclusive province of the right wing

I don't underestimate fear and anger *at all*- the author of that OP is perhaps unfamiliar with the following, written by the reactionary homophobe Robert Bork:

&quot N)o activity that society thinks is immoral is victimless.
Knowledge that an activity is taking place is a harm to those who find it profoundly immoral"

[sarisataka]

2. Deleted, OP had a sad

Apparently not enough people were equally shocked and outraged.

Maybe it will be reposted in GCRA

[friendly_iconoclast]

4. S'okay, the author of that OP came back with another one about open-carry:

And is already getting stick about it being somewhat, well, ...factually-challenged:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028093817

[sarisataka]

5. Facts??

[ManiacJoe]

10. The OP deleted that post, too.

[Puha Ekapi]

11. Poor guy..

Whaaahhhh!!!

[pablo_marmol]

14. I just thought of an idea for a T-shirt based on one of your comments........

........in the locked thread, FI.

In bold capital font on front of shirt: LIBERAL RUDE TOTER

Oooops. Except that I can't tote. I live in CA. (Just crazy about that 'Rude Toter' label though! Hits my silly-bone every time.)

[DonP]

7. Hmmm, did he run out without paying?

It is my understanding that "Dine and Dash", while waving your hands in the air and/or clutching a string of fake pearls, is the official gun control approved method of dealing with spontaneous fear and loathing of Open or perceived Concealed Carry.

I believe you are also encouraged to make up false memes about how in danger you are, as you exit the restaurant.

[sarisataka]

9. Apparently he was there

To recover a forgotten purse. I guess when your stuff is involved you can hold off the terror and flee after recovering your property.

[DonP]

13. Like a gun control fan that sold Daddy's $$$ revolvers then became rabidly anti gun?

"I'll be insulted and indignant ... as soon as I have all my stuff."

Ah, situational ethics are soooo convenient when you can think of them as "deeply held principles".

[Duckhunter935]

15. Have not seen that one for some time

[DonP]

16. He's on a time out ar Discussionist

But he's not doing much posting anywhere here.

He has 7 active hides here now, a hang over from the Skinner amnesty.

But he seems to be laying low for now.

I'd usually say; "maybe he learned his lesson", but not for that one.

[jmg257]

6. WOW!! 3 (THREE) threads deleted - on DU - about Open Carry?!? WTF? Well - THAT'll be some boycott.

Glad he "JUST WON'T TOLERATE THE INSOLENCE", or something.

[DonP]

8. I think he expected thuderous applause for his "courage" in facing down a "Gun Nut"

Instead, he got a few polite "golf claps" from the usual suspects and some honest questions and criticisms that he couldn't answer.

Heck, we didn't even get to the "blatant ridicule" stage and he closed them all.

[Puha Ekapi]

12. Can't handle...

...anyone in disagreement with himself.

[sarisataka]

17. Make it four deletes

Though this one had a twist. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028096566

Rather than pacifically anti open carry this OP advocated the government use force against those who had the temerity to use their free speech. The thought seemed to be you can speak freely as long as everyone agrees with what you say.

Same as the other threads went, not everyone agreed. To some folks, apparently free speech means Free Speech.

[DonP]

18. Note the only person heartily agreeing with him on harshly punishing "thought crime"

One of our very rare banned posters.

Once again confirming the foresight of our fearless leader/moderator.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

19. Well...

...it's not the one that's flagged with 15 hides nor the one who hasn't posted in a month so...

...oh yeah...him.

[jmg257]

20. Sheesh - wonder of some people can take a dump without measuring the temperature of the water.

They sure seem to get offended easy enough though.

[beevul]

23. Its spreading to other posters and groups.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1172198928

[NaturalHigh]

21. Yeah, my reply was hidden. It was a little over the top, I admit.

[jmg257]

22. Well - make it four - our GD open carry 'duck & cover' guy strikes again!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8118969

SO brave!