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So death threats are free speech, but talks about not treating women like objects aren't?
Some argue that Anita Sarkeesian chose not to speak. Well, if I were told someone would shoot me when I spoke and found out he was welcome to bring a gun to my speech I would feel a little concerned. Also silenced.
Hey, John Wilkes Booth, you are welcome to bring a gun to the theater! Please make sure it's loaded.
I do have a question about etiquette. Is it possible a gun shouldn't be carried absolutely everywhere like a cute fashion accessory? How about to a wedding? A child's birthday party? A school play?
If I were a determined gun-rights person, I would sue over the following: I should be able to take my gun into a Mormon temple. Onto an airplane. And into the White House. Until those things change, gun owners are clearly oppressed.
And what's the deal with laws against dueling?
Yep, free speech is great as long as it's what I want to hear. (Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un will support me on this.) Just tell everyone what you think while I press this here gun against your head.
Kate Coombs
Bountiful