The open carry people are gun rights activists. I sort of support them but wouldn't do it. It can lead to hostile encounters with LEO's and arrest. I respect what they do but I'm not so sure of it as a good tactic.

I tend to agree with Fred here that we're fracturing into two countries with two opposing world views. http://www.fredoneverything.net/Severus.shtml

The open carry people push the button of the other country. That's both good and bad.