A recently released Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document titled “Domestic Terrorism Symbols Guide”* links common protest symbols to “terrorism” — another marker in a common theme of conflating militant protest for social justice with deadly terrorist violence within the United States. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Brennan Center have raised warnings about such documents, citing inadequate protections for people’s constitutional rights.

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    1 year ago

    I mean the problem is my fellow human. AI hasn’t picked up a gun and shot up a school as far as I know.

    I am for more efforts to provide mental health care for low income people’s and it should be free.

    There are attempts at brain washing on both sides depending on the agenda.

    I can agree that military style fire arms do not need to be in the hands of ordinary civilians that haven’t undergone training in weapon safety. I believe it should be required to have yearly training on weapon safety for all fire arms.

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      There are attempts at brain washing on both sides depending on the agenda.

      Such as? Where is this (supposed) “leftist” brain-washing machine supposed to be at?

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        1 year ago

        It often pops up in opinion pieces or news articles just like any other propaganda mean to influence your opinions.

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      1 year ago

      Pretty much the entire rest of the world thinks that the US gun lobby is batshit insane. Have real been brainwashed?

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        1 year ago

        The rest of the world can do whatever they want.

        “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” -Benjamin Franklin

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          Your glib response and cute little quote doesn’t actually answer the question I asked. Possibly because you don’t have a good answer