I may be preaching to the choir here, but this video (kinda cheesy setup) illustrates why it is near impossible to educate some gun control advocates. With closely-held views like those expressed by the majority leader of the Colorado House of Representatives, it becomes more clear why it is difficult for proponents of the Second Amendment to educate gun controllers in the hopes of finding common ground (see 7:10 into video).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFJUO...Elw&nomobile=1
Key quote: "The thought that the only way we can protect ourselves is to wield our own weapon is completely adsurd, and an argument that I absolutely discount as frivolous. I have a very very hard time putting myself in the shoes of those who somehow feel that this is an abrogation of our rights or will lead to less public safety. It's an absolute fantasy."
This video motivated me to donate, again, to both the Bernie Herpin and George Rivera campaigns.