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.
