NRA News; Natalie Foster: Wrong Heroes
The folks at NRA News send us their latest commentary from Natalie Foster who talks about the media’s “wrong heroes”;
There is a disturbing and tragically predictable trend that occurs like clockwork after every attack, mass murder or large-scale bloodshed in our country. Another face is burned into our memory, and another name is talked about around the world.
We become so focused on the person committing these acts of violence, that I’m afraid we’re losing sight of the big picture here. Sure, we see flashes of the victims and their families, but we can’t seem to get enough of the bad guy. It’s all we hear about. It’s all the media gives us. I can name five mass murderers off the top of my head but I couldn’t list five of the victims if I tried.
What is with this macabre obsession? Some talking heads in the media have even openly acknowledged this fact. But they’re so dependent on the ratings and keeping your eyes glued to the screen, that, well they’re not changing their news coverage any time soon.
Category: Guns
and we wonder where the next sicko gets the idea to get fame and fortune via soft targetys in a gun-free zone…
It took a break in at a friend’s house for me to finally get fully onboard the 2nd amendment. Now my spouse is giving me the hex eye for purchasing too many?? automatic hand guns, as if there is a limit. Perhaps if the media paid more attention to the feel good stories that this site publishes this would be a better place. BZ
On principle alone I would be opposed to any infringement of the 2nd amendment. It’s clear to see where this all has been leading to a larger oppressive government presence and restriction on other amendments as well. Restrictions on free speech less restriction on search and seizure, all in the name of safety and security…
Give up your constitutionally protected rights and accept national health care and you might as well be a fucking Canadian or Englishmen FFS….
A dangerous freedom is still preferable to comfortable slavery….