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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)The overwhelming majority posting here are rational compassionate progressives. Others are that, and more, in that they have pet causes and axes to grind and they look for any opportunity to grind them. In this case, the issue is gun control, or in your case gun control fanatics. They aren't going to allow little things like facts, compassion, or empathy stand in the way of their crusade. Your brother might be the sweetest guy since the baby Jesus, but if these folks can get some imaginary internet mileage out of describing him as a potential gun wielding monster, that's what they will do.
Fair? Not at all, but that's the internet, and odds are good we ALL do this to a certain extent with our own pet causes.
In any case, if you are wondering why so few leapt to your defense, it's because most of us know better than to waste our time trying to rationally discuss certain issues here on this website.