An actual media article that doesn't vilify us?!? From CBS Denver?!? (Tanner Show Coverage)

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12-30-2012, 08:56
baglock1

An actual media article that doesn't vilify us?!? From CBS Denver?!? (Tanner Show Coverage)

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2012/12/2...how-in-denver/

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Lone Protester Pickets Tanner Gun Show In Denver
December 29, 2012 5:35 PM

DENVER (CBS4) – As the debate over gun control continues big crowds were met with a protester at the Tanner Gun Show at the Denver Merchandise Mart on Saturday.
Ever since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, there have been increased talks about gun control in the United States.
People were filing in an out of the Tanner Gun Show proudly putting their First Amendment right to use. Some bought guns for hunting, others for protection. They were met with opposition as one lone protester picketed out front in support of a ban on so called assault weapons.
“Something snapped in me and I have to say something,” the protester said.
“Ban spoons, they make me fat,” a person yelled at the protester.
The topic of gun control brought out a range of emotions from people driving by, some even yelling profanity at the thought of controlling their rights as an American.
“It’s a tool. People kill people and you can’t argue with a sick mind,” a man said.
“It’s not the weapon, it’s the people,” a woman said.
One group of gun owners didn’t buy any firearms on Saturday, nor do they own a firearm that could be considered an assault weapon. Still, they are against stricter gun control regulations.
“I’ve got guys that go coyote hunting with them because of the accuracy and the lightness of it,” another man said.
“I don’t need one, so I’m not going to own one, but I don’t want you to take away my rights,” the woman said.
Despite their opposing views on gun control, the people do agree on one thing — something needs to be done in hopes of preventing another tragic school shooting.
Despite protesting alone, the woman said she plans to be picketing the gun show the entire weekend and will gladly discuss her views with anyone who disagrees with her.

I'm not sure if the gun owners expressing their "First Amendment" rights was a typo or intentional, but regardless, I couldn't find any slant in it all. I doesn't even portray us a bunch of redneck idiots who want to blow up school buses! Wow, Christmas came a few days late!
12-30-2012, 09:31
Byte Stryke

I think even the media is starting to see the flow of the tide.
12-30-2012, 09:34
Colorado Osprey

Gonna be hard for the Governor to put in new legislation when the majority is against it.... LOL
1 protester Hahhahaha
12-30-2012, 09:38
KevDen2005

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Originally Posted by Colorado Osprey

Gonna be hard for the Governor to put in new legislation when the majority is against it.... LOL
1 protester Hahhahaha

The other guy was sick
12-30-2012, 09:41
GlockDog47

Ya and she probably protests everything under the sun. [panic]
12-30-2012, 11:10
Rooskibar03

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Originally Posted by GlockDog47

Ya and she probably protests everything under the sun. [panic]

And most certainly from the people's republic of Boulder.
12-30-2012, 12:29
GhostRider

My son stopped and ask her what she thought an assault weapon was. She simply stated, " Anything that shoots a projectile" He said, " well, okay, and you have a nice day too"

Anything that shoots a projectile, he was pretty bummed that straws and spit wads might get banned . [ROFL1]
12-30-2012, 12:35
hatidua

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Originally Posted by Rooskibar03

And most certainly from the people's republic of Boulder.

-no doubt, we're all commies out here! I'd have protested assault weapons too but I was in the welfare line yesterday.
12-30-2012, 12:41
Inconel710

If "1A" rights was intentional, then the writer is smarter than most journalists. The 1st does include the right to freedom of assembly and that's a good description of a gun show... like-minded people assembling together.
12-30-2012, 13:12
Singlestack

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Originally Posted by Colorado Osprey

Gonna be hard for the Governor to put in new legislation when the majority is against it.... LOL
1 protester Hahhahaha

In CO, I agree with that, as I don't think Chickenlooper and many of the assembly and reps are very keen to go against a loud majority. However, we did see that didn't scare Beeho one bit, and he strongarmed Beehocare down our throats even though a strong majority were against it. The combination of utter ideological resolve and Chicago thuggery got Beehocare passed. Even tho Beeho, Biden, Reid, and Vassermann-Schultz are undoubtedly putting great pressure on Dem governors, I suspect in many states with a large percentage of gun owners they may not succeed.