We knew that CNN’s Piers Morgan would be weighing in on today’s shooting at LAX; we just weren’t sure which of his standard anti-gun lines he’d be using. He’s still not sure why any American citizen would “need” to own a semi-automatic rifle; that’s like saying anyone should be allowed to own a tank, right? The government is able to decide what its citizens need.
Why does any American citizen NEED an assault rifle? I still haven't heard a sensible answer other than 'it's my right'.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 1, 2013
Until the right to life supercedes the right to bear assault rifles, the slaughter will continue. It defies any logic or humanity.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 1, 2013
In Morgan’s world, has anyone ever used a gun for good?
Learn the law. People can't just own "assault rifles." MT @piersmorgan: Why does any American citizen NEED an assault rifle?
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) November 1, 2013
Wish anti-gun activists would rail against criminals who shoot people as much as they rail against law-abiding gun owners who don't.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) November 1, 2013
Don’t overlook that, to Piers Morgan, every gun is seemingly an “assault rifle.”
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/396394105661440000
@piersmorgan What is an assault rifle exactly, @piersmorgan? And how does having the tools to defend yourself negate right to life?
— Talk Straight (@TalkStraight1) November 1, 2013
@piersmorgan GREAT question, mate! Define "assault rifle" and I'm sure you'll get an answer! #Clueless #AssHat
— 3rd String Villain (@BBBE555) November 1, 2013
@piersmorgan OK piers I have a question for you. If a knife or shotgun is used has that not just become an assault weapon?
— USMC 1stSgt (Ret) (@usmcdta) November 1, 2013
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@WildManThomps Yea I need some dude from England to explain my nation's Constitution to me. In your vernacular, sod off @piersmorgan
— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) November 1, 2013
@DLoesch @piersmorgan Unlike "subjects," citizens don't allow their gov't to dictate their choices based on what someone thinks they "need."
— Grey Duck Dang It (@new_iconoclast) November 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/AIIAmericanGirI/status/396393990603296768
Why do we NEED free speech? Why not just shut up and do as we're told? RT @piersmorgan Why does any American citizen NEED an assault rifle?
— Debbie, BS, MS, MS, MS, PMP, AA, BA (@mosesmosesmoses) November 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/SteveJacksdad/status/396393956428107777
https://twitter.com/oldusarmyvet/status/396398212820393984
@piersmorgan NEED has nothing to do with it and we don't owe you a damned explanation for our rights.
— toddwiley (@toddwiley) November 1, 2013
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