If someone supports LGBTQ rights, public health care, gender equality, right to marriage, right to abortions, union rights, Truth and Reconciliation, environmentalism AND banning firearms ... then they may find they are voting themselves out of history. Bye-bye.
Because firearms, gun ownership and training are exactly what minority groups and progressives need in the world right now; especially Canadians, wedged between the U.S. AND Russia.
Finland is building 300 new gun ranges for civilians, Poland is making shooting lessons mandatory in schools, Latvia and Sweden have conscription; when will Canadians learn this is not a political issue?
And the very people wanting to ban firearms are the same people who need the most protection. We call that “Shooting yourself in the foot.” Let’s get with the program.
Canadian gun owners are here to welcome you to ranges to practice and have fun shooting regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender, sexual preference or political views.
Take a learning adventure, step out of your comfort zone, challenge your biases and prejudices and allow your neighbours and loved ones to show you a culture that responsibly understands and uses modern technology for food, sport, survival and defence.
It’s fun! Gain life skills, connect with nature, and most importantly connect with your neighbours and community.
How can one stand for justice and equality, if their goals are to eliminate a people’s culture, traditions and their heritage?
How can one defend the defenceless and protect the rights of all, by becoming weaker or less skilled?
How can one speak for the voiceless, if they don’t listen or hear them?
I miss the Canada where you could support gun ownership and environmentalism at the same time.
I miss the Canada where you could support public health care or LGBTQ rights at the same time as a strong military and police force.
Now if I wanted dental care, I’d also have to accept loose laws, high crime and police force defunding; now if I wanted better union protections and day-care for my kids, I’d have to accept losing my property, hobbies, culture and ability to provide for my family.
Apparently, now, nobody can enjoy Hunting, shooting, owning, buying or collecting firearms AND be a centrist or left-leaning; it’s out of the options.
This is senseless polarization. Are Canadians even thinking of the future? Honestly, it’s hard to tell.
Matthew Peterson
Prince George
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