Frameshop: How the Right Talks "Guns" to Undermine the Debate

The author claims that the 'right' uses the gun issue to silence political debate. The one point he seems to really miss is that the left is just plain terrible on this issue, and it makes sense for the right to push an item that you can win with.

In response to LaPierre's claims that Democrats' interest in regulation is the cause behind gun violence, it is important to say that America is a nation of laws, not a nation of vigilante justice. Gun sports can be an excellent way to build character and teach kids responsibility, and hunting is a great American pastime. But concealed-carry guns warrant strict controls in a country governed by laws and law enforcement.

Vigilante justice is not shooting criminals in the commission of a crime. Vigilante justice is retribution. If the author really wanted open and honest debate about this issue he might check his facts a little bit first before insinuating the same 'wild west' talking points. Perhaps 'debate' is some kind of code word for redefining terms to your liking and then debating those.