By not showing up what was accomplished? If we had lost we wouldn't have been able to carry, not going would also result in our obviously not being there carrying, so what did we accomplish? It kindof reminds me of a person who complains that they were not invited to a party, then when there finally invited, they don't show up.
The spite comes from the fact that witz is a **SELF CENSORED** sucking **SELF CENSORED**, and so are his ilk. They are also trying to do a back door ban through the MLCC, and he's trying to campaign against our rights, and outright lies on Arts Beats And Eats's website. That's why I plan on protesting by OCing there.
I think the idea, which I agree with is something along these lines. If you normally go out places and open carry AND you were planning to go to Art's Beats and Eats OR you have a genuine interest in going (aside from the controversy) then by all means, go and openly carry your sidearm.
But you/we should not go if our only reason is to:
- Prove a point
- Show that we won and rub the anti's noses in it
When you grew up playing board games, didn't your mother teach you it's not nice to gloat and that you should be a "graceful winner"? If you want to go to AB&E, then go. But what value is there for us or our cause by holding an organized gathering where the event organizers have stated we aren't welcome?
Here are listed the
objectives of MOC:
- To educate and desensitize the public and members of the law enforcement community about the legality of the open carry of a handgun in public.
- To exercise a natural right to self defense using the most efficient and common tool, a handgun.
- To demonstrate to the public at large that gun owners are one of the most lawful segments of society and they have nothing to fear from the lawful carry of a firearm.
- To protect our right to self-defense.
How does organizing at
this event help meet these objectives of our mission?
When I carry, I try hard to be very respectful to the people I talk to. More respectful than I'd be otherwise. I try hard to set a good image. I believe our leaders and prominent members (such as Scott) are also very respectful in their approach. Some of the more
respected members have asked us not to organize at this event.
I'd now ask each of you planning to attend: why are you going? Be honest.
Are you going to show that we won and to show that to each and every person, and help their resentment build?
Are you going because you want to have a good time with your friends and family and you'll just be happening to carry your sidearm responsibility & safely while you do so?
If you're reason is like the former, please, consider staying home.
