I Can't Keep My Mouth Shut Anymore

In light of current events and news reports I have come to a realization. That realization is people are irrational, stubborn, ignorant, and lazy about the way they go about forming and expressing opinions or even researching topics. More specifically, I am damn sick of the invalid posts and re-posts of pictures illustrating why and how Obama is taking away your rights.

First off, he is NOT eliminating the 2nd amendment! He is proposing we change and regulate certain things that pertain to gun ownership which I will outspokenly admit I am for. Do your research and stop falling into the misguidance of these photos that are completely taken out of context. You still have the right to own a gun, just not a fucking mini-gun capable of tearing people seventeen new assholes. 

Some like to post those pictures with quotes from famous people of history trying desperately to defend their "right to bear arms." You may feel like you have great supporting evidence in your argument but the ground you stand on is weak. Times change. Those quotes might have been relevant for the time when a young chap wasn't taking his father's musket to school to gun down some blokes. It's called progression and we are currently undergoing a paradigm shift whether you like it or not. 

Having your freedom's restricted is never an easy thing to undergo. I understand some of you are very capable and sane human beings that can handle the responsibilities of a weapon and I have no problem with you doing so. But, there are enough people in this country who cannot handle them responsibly. I would be willing to sacrifice some of my freedom to have a more sound piece of mind (I swear, if you make the argument about baseball bats killing more people per year we can't live on the same planet anymore.)

Finally, in my personal experience, those who are in favor of loose gun laws that I know imply gun violence more frequently in situations then people who don't. I would rather you not own a gun. Then again, that's just one man's opinion. 

I may not be an expert analyst but I consider myself a rational human being who likes to gather facts and research before jumping on a "re-post" bandwagon fueled by inaccuracy taken completely out of context. 

Things change. Don't be a pussy and deal with it. 

I created the following clip from comedian David Cross' routine. To give you some context he was talking about the healthcare debates at the time but I believe he describes the ignorance of people's opinion about Obama spot on and comically. Enjoy!