mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 01:55 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 01:55 PM https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-connecticut-hartford-gun-rights-black-lives-matter-20201003-qxwlhlcgbfgtrk5t6i4vlarbn4-story.html Armed Black protestors march in Hartford’s North End to advocate for Black gun ownershipBy SUSAN DUNNEHARTFORD COURANT |OCT 03, 2020 AT 2:09 PMA group of armed Black and brown gun owners marched on Albany Avenue in Hartford Saturday morning, asserting their right to bear arms to protect their communities and their families in a society they said devalues Black lives and persecutes Black people who legally own guns.About 40 to 50 people, including white allies, marched east from Woodland Street to Main Street in a loud but peaceful hourlong rally that drew supportive honks, shouts and upraised fists from motorists and residents of the predominantly Black North End thoroughfare.Protestors of color walked in the street as four police cars and four police bicycles kept traffic at bay. White allies walked on the sidewalks, giving the street to the people whose neighborhood it was....“Now it is time to come together and observe our Second Amendment rights,” (event organizer) Lewis said....“We have our faith. We have our people. We have our guns. America does not want us here and does not care for us. We march. We fight. We die. That is the only thing left for us to do in this land of the free and home of the brave.”The Self Defense Brigade was joined by Black Lives Matter 860, Power Up Manchester, the Huey P. Newton Gun Club – named after the cofounder of the Black Panther Party – and unaffiliated gun owners and supporters....“All too often, people in the inner city are afraid to apply for a permit. … Know the law. Understand your right to defend yourself.”(Cassandra X) emphasized, though, in a pre-march speech, that Black people have to rely on themselves.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:20 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:20 PM If there’s a color in front of something, it’s racist. “Booo-hooo, America doesn’t care about us... blah blah blah...” They just found out they have a second amendment?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:21 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:21 PM If there’s a color in front of something, it’s racist. “Booo-hooo, America doesn’t care about us... blah blah blah...” They just found out they have a second amendment??Wow, you read that much differently than I did. ETA And yes, people who have been traditionally outside the gun community are often just discovering the true meaning of the Second Amendment and are just starting to embrace it as their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:39 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 02:39 PM I think there are a great many people who understand the right and are hesitant to express it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitter Clinger Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:15 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:15 PM I think most people are just getting sick and tired of everything being seen through the filter of race. We're also sick of hearing the leftist nonsense that "diversity is strength". Diversity is NOT a strength and is actually a weakness.Instead of being a hyphenated American and self-segregating, we need to ALL be Americans and be unified, I don't care what race or color you are.The whole "diversity" lie is just another tactic left uses to divide us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:39 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:39 PM I think most people are just getting sick and tired of everything being seen through the filter of race. We're also sick of hearing the leftist nonsense that "diversity is strength". Diversity is NOT a strength and is actually a weakness.Instead of being a hyphenated American and self-segregating, we need to ALL be Americans and be unified, I don't care what race or color you are.The whole "diversity" lie is just another tactic left uses to divide us. +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:40 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 03:40 PM Yet we encourage women to get involved in the shooting sports, and youth. It's really no different. The more of "us" that come together as gun owners united in protecting the Second Amendment, the more diverse that "us" becomes and the stronger we all become. The alternative would be to let them keep us divided on superficial measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:04 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:04 PM I agree with mauserme... the more of US the better! I also agree that we should all see each other as humans, without the filters.This just is not the case in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:21 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:21 PM How 'bout we stay on the topic of uniting in support of the 2A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriumphRider Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:24 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:24 PM The ONLY group who has advocated against black folks having the means to protect themselves is the Democrat Party. The SAME party the majority of black folks vote into office every election. Self-Inflicted wounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:25 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:25 PM Well, there's that Ronald Regan thing in California too but the point is to find our common ground, not focus on our differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:27 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:27 PM We should applaud and support all who support the 2A... women, blacks, whites, liberals, even conservatives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriumphRider Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:31 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:31 PM Well, there's that Ronald Regan thing in California too but the point is to find our common ground, not focus on our differences.That was absolutely horrible legislation, but please show me where it states "This law only applies to black people".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:32 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:32 PM Well, there's that Ronald Regan thing in California too but the point is to find our common ground, not focus on our differences.That was absolutely horrible legislation, but please show me where it states "This law only applies to black people".... I would point to the intent of the law if doing so would not take us off the topic of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriumphRider Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:41 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:41 PM Well, there's that Ronald Regan thing in California too but the point is to find our common ground, not focus on our differences.That was absolutely horrible legislation, but please show me where it states "This law only applies to black people".... I would point to the intent of the law if doing so would not take us off the topic of this thread. Your house. Your rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:56 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 04:56 PM I think most people are just getting sick and tired of everything being seen through the filter of race. We're also sick of hearing the leftist nonsense that "diversity is strength". Diversity is NOT a strength and is actually a weakness.Instead of being a hyphenated American and self-segregating, we need to ALL be Americans and be unified, I don't care what race or color you are.The whole "diversity" lie is just another tactic left uses to divide us. Diversity is not a strength...nor is it a GOAL....Its a RESULT**...If one insists on being 'hyphenated'...they you are the problem says "Americans".. **That result coming from the policies and culture of this country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted October 4, 2020 at 05:01 PM Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 05:01 PM Consider the message these groups send to anti-gun politicians in ways I, for example, cannot except by helping that message be heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted October 4, 2020 at 08:46 PM Share Posted October 4, 2020 at 08:46 PM Yet we encourage women to get involved in the shooting sports, and youth. It's really no different. The more of "us" that come together as gun owners united in protecting the Second Amendment, the more diverse that "us" becomes and the stronger we all become. The alternative would be to let them keep us divided on superficial measures.This, x1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted October 5, 2020 at 02:46 AM Share Posted October 5, 2020 at 02:46 AM How is steel made? You add various ingredients (carbon, titanium, nickel, cobalt, etc.) to get the TYPE of steel desired for different purposes. In other words, you "diversify" the ingredients to achieve the product you want.What about plywood? Or "LVLs" (laminated veneer lumber)? Or OSB (oriented strand board)?Yes, "diversity" MAY cause a weakness, esp. if it is in an inappropriate location. But with gun ownership and the Second Amendment as our "glue", the more of us from different backgrounds that work for the same goal does make us stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted October 5, 2020 at 03:03 PM Share Posted October 5, 2020 at 03:03 PM Always glad to hear about any additional group who is supporting the 2nd amendment! The government of Connecticut is quite hostile to lawful gun ownership, so hopefully these peaceful protesters and their supporters will remember this come time to vote next month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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