What do you say to the stubborn people?

[Dr. Dickie]

Try this if you like, I use it. When they say something like getting rid of guns will get rid of crime:

"I understand your ignorance given the misinformation that you get from the media and the anti-gun people. The simplistic answer would seem to be that banning weapons would reduce crime; however, the evidence suggests otherwise, and history screams that the opposite is true. Reality is not presuaded by belief. If you wish to have a meaningful opinion on the subject, then I suggest that you do some homework."

I rarely get a response back, and maybe, just maybe someones belief system is nudged onto a new track. If you would like to give them some suggestions of reading material or web sites to visit, fine. I do not feel that is necessary as, if they are serious and not simply looking to support an already held belief, they will find the information; if they are not, sticking their noses in it will likey not change their minds.

If they are about ownership of weapons, then state how sad it makes you that people could be rasied in the United States of America, and have no idea about how, why, and who formed this country.

 

[mindwip]

f they are about ownership of weapons, then state how sad it makes you that people could be rasied in the United States of America, and have no idea about how, why, and who formed this country.

Yeah but antis will just say those where different times different poeple, where not the same anymore. And a history book is all you need . that was someone comment to me after i said something to that effect. You cant win

 

[moewadle]

Mindwip is probably

right about what the reply will be. I ask you to think about what I wrote previously in this thread and I will add this thought, THE ONLY PERSON YOU CAN CHANGE IS YOURSELF. Beating your head against the proverbial brick wall trying to change someone else will only rob you of inner peace. There are 6 billion people or more on this planet. Not all of them will think as you do. Learn to live with that reality in peace and serenity. Go to the range and punch targets or make tin cans bounce with your auto loader or whatever. That might help some.:banghead: