Opinion Piece Offers Really Absurd Opinion
Posted by FirearmsTruth on October 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
There is an old saying that some things can be “short and sweet,” but maybe when it comes to how the mainstream media covers firearms, that should be “short and absurd.” Case in point, The Dayton Daily News offered this take on firearms and President Obama:
“It’s ironic that President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 since, here in the United States, his presidency has caused soaring sales in guns, ammunition and concealed-carry schools.”
First, maybe the editors or writers should consult a dictionary. There is nothing “ironic” about the POTUS receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and a so-called surge in firearms. Firearms in themselves do not result in wars. It takes political leaders to do so.
Second, it is actually ironic that a president who has done nothing to foster peace in his time in office, notably his time in office prior to being nominated for the award (which took place about 11 days after he took office as the nominations went out in February). Obama has not stopped wars, brought nations to the peace table. So the peace prize is at best premature.
Finally, this “editorial” is absurd for suggesting that there has been “concealed-carrying schools (sic).” What does the latter even mean? Is it a typo? Maybe this whole editorial is a typo, that would certainly explain something.
