The gun debate isn't getting anywhere politically, so both sides are taking matters into their own hands and into the streets. Michael Brick in Newsweek tells us about it.
Those who are pro-gun are now making a point to take their guns everywhere that it is legal to do so, and to do it as visibly as possible. That includes such places as Starbucks in Texas.
That intentionally bumps up against the Texas law that defines one category of "disorderly conduct" as "displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm." What does "calculated to alarm" mean and did any of these displays cross that line?
On the other side is Moms Demand Action who are trying to "make the sight of a gun 'as distasteful as smoking and drunk driving.'" The leader, Shannon Watts, is urging members to call 911 at the sight of a gun. MDA is targeting businesses based on their gun policies and advertise "Skip Starbucks Saturdays."
And, of course, the response is "Starbucks Appreciation Days." Their goal is to "acclimate society to seeing the safe carrying of firearms," so that the general populace isn't scared when they see men with guns.
Which makes me wonder if we get comfortable seeing people with guns how will that affect the next time we see a crazy person pop into a school to squeeze off a few rounds?
It's not going to end well.
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