Some might call it tough love, while others would call it concern trolling. Monty Python’s Eric Idle responded to yesterday’s shooting at LAX with an appeal for gun control that would put infamous gun scold Piers “Musket” Morgan to shame, eventually calling for America to join the rest of the world and “ban all guns.” Suggestions like that one didn’t sit well with gun rights advocates like actor Nick Searcy, who never passes up a chance to respond.
https://twitter.com/yesnicksearcy/status/396558300356935680
Idle is apparently done debating gun control, at least via Twitter.
Gun Control to Major Tom. Alright enough abuse already. Save your hatred for your enemies. I'm a friend.
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) November 2, 2013
The Mad Haters Tea Party came out in force. You can stop now. Is there someone else we can talk to?
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) November 2, 2013
Well, there’s the option of talking only to those with whom you agree, but not all Americans are willing to ban all guns because of a lone nut in an airport.
Billy Connolly told me yesterday he had to stop Twitter because he couldn't stand the abuse from strangers. I know what he means…..
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) November 2, 2013
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