I keep seeing
the term “gun culture” in the press, usually in something negative about
firearms use and ownership. Being unsure
just what “gun culture” means went with Google and found this in Wikipedia.
If you look
for other “cultures” involving tools, about the only thing is chainsaws, and
that is mainly involving films.
Seems to be
a handy phrase to suggest negative connotations without having to explain or
defend anything. It assumes the writer is in some way in control of the moral
high ground and expects uncritical acceptance of the writer’s points.
I’m not sure
how to combat it other than calling them out on their shit when an opportunity
presents itself.
4 comments:
Like many cults, there are some that will change the meanings of words to represent something totally different from the orthodoxy of their meanings.
If someone uses the term "gun culture" at first glance it all seems a bit innocuous. That's why I think it's important to push for the interpretation of the many phrases that seem to be powered by politics.
Invest=spending, Fees=tax etc..I could come up with a huge list but, I think you know all the common catch phrases.
Another sad statement of our present society, especially when it come to things political. We can no longer take anything that is said at face value.
Another sad statement of our present society, especially when it come to things political. We can no longer take anything that is said at face value.
Alas, too true!
Yep, when you call one they brain lock! :-)
Unless they are smarter than me! Most of them think they are when they are not.
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