In my analysis, guns resist simple categorization as either universally good or bad, dangerous or protective, fun or frightening. Instead, they are best under-stood through a “kaleidoscopic view,”considering the issue from multiple angles. To be sure, this requires maintaining a clear-eyed understanding of the lethal capabilities of firearms. [More]
Some of us have a clear-eyed understanding that sees through fabricated distortions.
That’s why we insist on “shall not be infringed.”
And reject kaleidoscopic views of gun owners as a panacea.
[Via Andy M]
“In my analysis, guns resist simple categorization as either universally good or bad, dangerous or protective, fun or frightening. Instead, they are best under-stood through a “kaleidoscopic view,”considering the issue from multiple angles.”
IOW, after careful consideration and a generous amount of navel gazing, he’s come to the conclusion that firearms are pretty much like every other thing in the known universe.
Well, that was refreshing and worthwhile use of time!
OTOH, about kaleidoscopes! Back in the 1970s I had a Cromemco “TV Dazzler” in my Compupro 8/16 S100 machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3igaIRE3EQ
When I wasn’t actively using the machine, I used to put the Dazzler into the “Kaleidoscope” demo mode .
For 1970s tech, that was kewl!
I remember a more desperate ploy.