Originally Posted by
Checkmite
Yup. "Kidnap and murder democracy"? Give me a break.
Yeah, that's where I stopped reading.
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We cannot state for a fact, Your Honour, that the NRA has actively engaged in assassinations or kidnappings. They have certainly attempted to kidnap and murder democracy.
Actually it was stupid even before that. Just bald vague assertions.
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To be successful in prosecuting a crime under the Patriot Act, it must be shown that the NRA, one, intimidated or coerced the civilian population — which they have done, ceaselessly, for generations.
Two, that they have influenced the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion — which they have done, with armies of millionaire gun lobbyists threatening elected representatives with defeat and disgrace if they do not do the NRA’s bidding.
Threatening to not vote for a politician is "intimidation or coercion"? Gimme a break.