Author of 'Ricochet: Confessions of a Gun Lobbyist', Richard Feldman, was on NPR’s Talk of the Nation today. As a rule, as far the “liberal” media is concerned, I have generally been happy with how NPR has approached the “gun issue” and they generally do a good job of (attempting) to cover both sides of the debate, and have had many pro gun guests to balance of their anti gun guests. This show however featured no balanced guest and had only the author and another hyper hysterical anti gun type (you will recognize the name/group right away and roll your eyes…) who fabricated “facts” about the evils of guns, etc. You can see the show here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16324652
I believe popdcast is available if you want to listen to it. Based on the interview, my view of the author is much less favorable than it was before, and I will not be reading it. Regardless, listen to the show and see what you think. As important, there is a blog there where you can leave comments to counter the expected anti gun whining, etc, though a few of the comments at least make some attempt at rational discourse….
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16324652
I believe popdcast is available if you want to listen to it. Based on the interview, my view of the author is much less favorable than it was before, and I will not be reading it. Regardless, listen to the show and see what you think. As important, there is a blog there where you can leave comments to counter the expected anti gun whining, etc, though a few of the comments at least make some attempt at rational discourse….