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Everyone's screaming that the guy gave ammo to AWB advocates, but I'd like to offer my perspective on the true significance of his case. Let's review what happened:
Zumbo wrote a few paragraphs smearing modern-looking rifles and their owners and said such weapons should be banned from use by hunters.
Thousands of angry comments were posted on the OL website, and huge threads resulted in every gun-related discussion forum. Numerous people pledged to boycott all of Zumbo's sponsors.
As a result, prominent companies and publications trembled in their boots. Remington, Mossy Oak, Cabela's, Hi Mountain Seasoning and others abruptly severed all ties with him. Remington executives were practically groveling at the feet of the angry throng with their hurried email apologies.
Zumbo's career came to an immediate and shameful end. His TV show, his column and his entire public presence are history, and this all happened in less than a week following his original blog post.
What message do you think this sends to politicians who are contemplating voting on an AWB?
Keep in mind that after Zumbo came under attack, he received no comfort from the Bradys, the hunting snobs or anyone else. It was an overwhelmingly one-sided conflict. And in politics, the people that matter are the ones who get active and shout the loudest.
In this case, the RKBA side launched a huge and passionate campaign in response to a few paragraphs on a website, and the other side didn't even bother to show up. For elected officials, the writing is on the wall: attacking modern rifles will make legions of enemies and very few friends.
Furthermore, I haven't seen any anti-gun groups using Zumbo's words. I just looked over the Brady Campaign, Gun Guys, Violence Policy Center and some other anti sites and I didn't see one word about Zumbo. In other words, this whole thing was a huge win for our side. Jim's self-destruction probably went a long way toward preventing AWB2.
Edited for those who saw this post as an attack on religion.
Zumbo wrote a few paragraphs smearing modern-looking rifles and their owners and said such weapons should be banned from use by hunters.
Thousands of angry comments were posted on the OL website, and huge threads resulted in every gun-related discussion forum. Numerous people pledged to boycott all of Zumbo's sponsors.
As a result, prominent companies and publications trembled in their boots. Remington, Mossy Oak, Cabela's, Hi Mountain Seasoning and others abruptly severed all ties with him. Remington executives were practically groveling at the feet of the angry throng with their hurried email apologies.
Zumbo's career came to an immediate and shameful end. His TV show, his column and his entire public presence are history, and this all happened in less than a week following his original blog post.
What message do you think this sends to politicians who are contemplating voting on an AWB?
Keep in mind that after Zumbo came under attack, he received no comfort from the Bradys, the hunting snobs or anyone else. It was an overwhelmingly one-sided conflict. And in politics, the people that matter are the ones who get active and shout the loudest.
In this case, the RKBA side launched a huge and passionate campaign in response to a few paragraphs on a website, and the other side didn't even bother to show up. For elected officials, the writing is on the wall: attacking modern rifles will make legions of enemies and very few friends.
Furthermore, I haven't seen any anti-gun groups using Zumbo's words. I just looked over the Brady Campaign, Gun Guys, Violence Policy Center and some other anti sites and I didn't see one word about Zumbo. In other words, this whole thing was a huge win for our side. Jim's self-destruction probably went a long way toward preventing AWB2.
Edited for those who saw this post as an attack on religion.
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