It is clear to me that we will not get material gun control from our politicians

It is clear to me that we will not get material gun control from our politicians.

Guns killing Americans is a cultural problem. It is just like drunk driving and smoking. After decades of campaigns that started with people speaking up and out against drinking and driving and the dangers of smoking, finally the politicians lead from the rear ams simply got on board what finally became popular.

Talking about guns, the NRA and making it known to your gun enthusiast friends that you think they are actually not okay is the fastest path I know of to get change. If we can drive the wacky gun nuts down from 30% of the population to 15%. Then they become a fringe group. Then we can get some basic, simple common sense laws to stop these people with a fetish from terrorizing us.

But it is up to each of us.

Play date? Does your home have a gun? Ah I see. I am sorry, little Sally cannot play at your house. Too dangerous.

You bought a gun private and got a great deal? Weird man, makes me feel like you are a violent criminal. I can't hang out with you.

Literally we need the gun fetish folks to feel so uncomfortable, that the responsible, sane gun owners make a decision, and get off the fence.

Originally posted on Facebook on October 02, 2015.