Hoplophobes on parade and hijacking Hunter Orange

[chaparrito]

I thought a hoplophobe might be somebody who is afraid of IPAs.

 

[Watchdog]

I thought a hoplophobe might be somebody who is afraid of IPAs.

I thought it was someone who's scared of rabbits.

 

[PeteKin]

National Gun Violence Awareness Day? Really?

Frankly, this seems to be getting more attention on this forum than it's getting nationwide.

I haven't seen anything on any national news media site about it.

I haven't seen anything about it on any of my local news sites and/or print media. It might be different where you live, I don't know. I don't see/hear anyone around where I live talking about it or making plans for it or anything else.

The "Wear Orange" people have apparently had this day for several years now. I see writeups on it going back to at least 2014. It really doesn't generate all that much interest/participation except for what are basically fringe groups of the anti-gun crowd. There aren't going to be millions of rabid moms-against-guns type people marching and protesting all over the country. I'll be surprised if there's any sort of significant turnout in the nation's capital or other large metropolitan areas.

They don't even say they're going to be wearing "hunter orange". They just say orange.

If I remember right, some sort of anti-gun group of moms tried some sort of protest here a few years ago. It lasted about two hours in front of a grocery store or something, then just petered out. It was a sixty-second blip on local news channels. Haven't heard a peep from them since.

It's a one-day thing. It'll be yesterday's news on June 3. It's much ado about nothing.

I'm pretty sure they'll burn a car and break a few windows somewhere!!!

 

[the ringo kid]

The gun grabbing hoplophobes have declared June 2nd "National Gun Violence Awareness Day." They're encouraging supporters to don Hunter Orange apparel to show support for the cause.

Every Town for Gun Safety, an organization dedicated to more gun control is a sponsor of this event and is hoping that orange will rule the day.

I for one, will definately not be wearing orange and will be encouraging my friends and family to wear pro gun attire. I intend to have on my NRA Benefactor Member ball cap and my NRA Supports Law Enforcement tee shirt. I'll also have on one of my S&W belt buckles and will be packing, concealed of course.

I urge you all to get the word out on social media, lets make sure on June 2nd our pro gun support is clear to see.

I work for Home Depot just now, and have to wear an orange apron on the job. But THANKFULLY, I am not working on June 2nd. My "uniform" on that day will be my gym warmups-and t-shirt--both dark blue.

 

[Watchdog]

I'm pretty sure they'll burn a car and break a few windows somewhere!!!

Well, if they do, be sure and let us know, so we can all read about it.

 

[Stevens]

I can't imagine they would be welcome anywhere in this area.
Steve W

 

[Fishslayer]

I'll just wear camo and open carry!

GF

 

[muddocktor]

I'll be out here at the rig wearing work clothes away from proper civilization on the second. But my heart will be with all you sporting your cool shirts and hats and packing heat.

 

[Naphtali]

Well, if you're going to go to that trouble, might as well take out the apostrophe. Yes, Mr. Muggins, I stand next to you and will weather the storm of those accusing us of being Grammar Nazis.

Regards,

Dave

Some tidbits to keep in mind:
1. The purpose for the written word is to communicate.
2. An integral part of communicating is clarity.
3. Neither body language nor inflection is present in written words.
4. Short words are usually better - clearer - than long words.
5. Anglo-Saxon words are usually better - clearer and more forceful - than words based on foreign languages.
6. Modifier words are usually unnecessary, tending to reduce the intent of the word modified, e.g. He was brutally murdered.
***
7. Lawyers, bureaucrats, and politicians use "flexible" grammar and punctuation to earn a living.

Lance (an involuntarily retired copy editor, and manuscript editor-book designer)

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

 

[the ringo kid]

Nicht truelich-no comment.

 

[wbraswell]

They should call it Fascist Fruitcake Day.

 

[Fishslayer]

I have a Knight's Armament Tshirt with an evil black rifle on it. Other than that this is my only gun related apparel... It doesn't look this nice anymore.