The Left never lets a tragedy go to waste.
“Gun control” is trending on Twitter as liberals desperately spin the tragic Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting into a justification for banning firearms. Politicians, journalists and celebrities are howling for government action, but musician Charlie Daniels broke with the wild pack, tweeting his prayers and pushing back against the Left’s ghoulish attempt to score political points on the backs of the dead.
If you want to see government control at work look at Chicago,toughest laws,highest murder rates.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
I wonder how many fast and furious guns are on the streets of America
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
As part time resident of Colorado let me say how much I love the state and the people pray God will comfort you all at this terrible time
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
The Left responded predictably.
https://twitter.com/RickBinCT/status/226331150942093312
https://twitter.com/gatorboy1980/status/226345269925658624
But Daniels took on the gun grabbers, patiently shooting down all the usual gun control talking points.
@Effyouguy
Not politicizing anything just stating a fact
I talk common sense ,not politics,the two have nothing to do with each other— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
Liberals would love for their attacks on gun ownership to go unchallenged so they can build support for gun control without pesky facts getting in the way. Not. Gonna. Happen.
@Ron4Right
New York has had rigid gun laws for decades,case in point that it doesn't work.
It only leaves innocent people helpless.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
@nhdogmom
When you've got something besides ridiculous hyperbole and silliness to add to the conversation stop back by.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
@laurapcd1
I would still know that what the government wants to do will disarm innocent citizens while allowing criminals to stay armed— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
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@laurapcd1
I am for sensible gun control
Taking license
from crooked dealers,stop street sales etc but not leaving citizens defenseless— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
@nhdogmom
Not at all but to assume that I advocate giving everybody guns and ammo is hyperbole and untrue.
Ibelieve in sensible gun control— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
@jamesb2759
My state allows that and there is hardly any crime by legal carriers— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
@nhdogmom
That's the point.I'm 75 years old ,been around guns all my life and would only use one for sport or protection
Im not the problem— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012
Daniels also addressed the death wish.
@gatorboy1980
And you go seek some mental help.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 20, 2012