Dave_pro2a
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Great, thanks. I agree. Thus the almost guaranteed media attention and meme status.
I'm on my own side tyvm. And I am 100% not on the side of the TSA.
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How to get massive media attention for the OC movement
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Great, thanks. I agree. Thus the almost guaranteed media attention and meme status.
I'm on my own side tyvm. And I am 100% not on the side of the TSA.
Dave_pro2a
Regular Member
In a Constitutional Republic, err, excuse me a 'democracy,' what is more normal than political activity?
G20-IWB24/7
Regular Member
Article 1, Section 24
The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.
Seems to me as if organizing an armed body of men for whatever purpose (e.g. protesting at TSA checkpoints, etc.) is thin ice and outside the protection of the state constitution. You may read that differently than I, but if your main goal is to put a group of armed individuals at a specific location, at a specific time, for a specific purpose, that may not be such a good idea.
-G20
The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.
Seems to me as if organizing an armed body of men for whatever purpose (e.g. protesting at TSA checkpoints, etc.) is thin ice and outside the protection of the state constitution. You may read that differently than I, but if your main goal is to put a group of armed individuals at a specific location, at a specific time, for a specific purpose, that may not be such a good idea.
-G20
amlevin
Regular Member
Sorry Dave no Democracy here. You were right the first time.
As for "poking the Tiger" just remember there can be unintended consequences. The idea of involving one's self in political activity is to promote YOUR agenda without giving THEIR agenda more traction. Lots of ways to do that without going into an area that is certain to draw negative results.
BigDave
Opt-Out Members
Justify away, someone should have told the 6 in Vancouver that found Josh Guilty.
It is not a matter of should of or could of, but having several people openly carrying firearms at a security check point in an Airport or a Bank is going to scare people.
Do everyone a favor and stop this stupidity.
Dave_pro2a
Regular Member
Now that might be correct.
ghosthunter
Regular Member
OC for attendtion is the wrong reason to OC.
Becareful what you wish for.
+1 Big Dave
Becareful what you wish for.
+1 Big Dave
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Ruby
Regular Member
DavePro2A-When I asked you whose side you were on, you gave a very telling answer. You said you were on your OWN SIDE. That should tell everyone on here quite a bit. You are obviously not on the side of OCDO; what you suggest with your little stunt would definitely hurt OC. I don't even think you are pro 2A. I think you came on here with your little hypothetical just to stir things up and see what kind of reaction you would get. You just wanted to yank our chains for your own amusement. I've given you all the time and energy to post that you are going to get from me. Go away and don't let the door hit you in the a$$!
gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
Very poinant and strong statement. +1
Dave_pro2a
Regular Member
"Whose side are you on" is a loaded question. It is blatantly accusatory, and both combative and dismissive. You had your answer already in mind when you asked it.
But if you want to get down to brass tacks, everyone is always on their own side. They will always do what they believe is in their own best interest, based on their own judgement. That my non-friend is rational self interest, or Objectivism.
And fwiw, if I had wanted to yank your chain for my own amusment, this would have been a far different thread.
deanf
Regular Member
It's not appropriate to try to solicit media attention for something that we are trying to promote as normal. Normal people doing normal things don't seek publicity for no particular reason.
Further, the airport is not the personal plaything of every person with a political ax to grind.
Further, the airport is not the personal plaything of every person with a political ax to grind.
jarhead1911A
New member
Yes his idea is well its out there but what we did to the British in the 1700's was also outrageous. Taking over a starbucks with people with guns in also outrageous in some peoples eyes yet we still do it. I think protest is the wrong word vs being seen and interacting with people. So what its an airport? we do it in out day to day lifes usually with a decent outcome.
The airport is just another building with people in it.... For the most part i think his idea has some merit but it still needs some work. just my 2 Cents
Trigger Dr
Regular Member
My Father had a saying, that with a bit of editing, could be sound advice for all.
"There are two ways to kill a cat...beat it to death with a club, or, convince it that chloroform is a cure for fleas"
We need to convince the anati that chloroform is a cure for fleas.
"There are two ways to kill a cat...beat it to death with a club, or, convince it that chloroform is a cure for fleas"
We need to convince the anati that chloroform is a cure for fleas.
xxx.jakk.xxx
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I'd like to say that going to the airport and protesting would be more of a "Stop TSA from Searching us" than a Second Amendment issue. You would be arguing for the searches to stop and making more noise by being armed. We're already allowed in the airport, so there's not much to gain from it.
Now, I must put in my $.02 on another one of the issues. Someone gets harassed for carrying at a park/ coffee shop. This action causes you to contact friends and say "In response to this event, we're going to gather a group of people and go there". This is NOT normal daily activity. How many of you on a daily basis say "Hey, let me grab 20 or 30 people, drag them to a park and hope for attention". I'm thinking not many. So we can't criticize him for wanting to gather a group for attention since at the coffee shops, parks and anywhere else that the groups decide to gather, they hope for attention from the public, police and the news.
Again, this is all just my opinion. =]
Now, I must put in my $.02 on another one of the issues. Someone gets harassed for carrying at a park/ coffee shop. This action causes you to contact friends and say "In response to this event, we're going to gather a group of people and go there". This is NOT normal daily activity. How many of you on a daily basis say "Hey, let me grab 20 or 30 people, drag them to a park and hope for attention". I'm thinking not many. So we can't criticize him for wanting to gather a group for attention since at the coffee shops, parks and anywhere else that the groups decide to gather, they hope for attention from the public, police and the news.
Again, this is all just my opinion. =]
kwikrnu
Banned
Get a group of 20-30 people who buy tickets to a cheap destination. Then all show up to the airport at the same time open carrying holstered ak 47 pistols.
sudden valley gunner
Regular Member
Don't forget to paint them orange.
kwikrnu
Banned
Or green, because painted handguns shoot bullets that are more deadly than an evil black pistol.
amlevin
Regular Member
Everyone here should pay careful attention to kwikrnu's suggestions. Here's an individual that really knows how to get attention.
But then, ????????????
But then, ????????????
Venator
Anti-Saldana Freedom Fighter
But sometimes all you have is a club.
USMC1911
Regular Member
THIS, ... This is the ends to our means ! When No one takes notice, ... When No one comments, ... When No one is concerned, .. We WIN !