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It seems that several times a week I see some pro-gun quote posted on social media that is incorrectly attributed to an anti-gun activist/politician/et. al.
I also see quotes from founding fathers and other respected figure supporting gun rights - often incorrectly.
Do your homework. Don't blindly paste some quote/meme/etc. - check it out, google it, check snopes, etc.
When you post some fake quote, an urban myth, etc., you hurt your credibility and it reflects on our cause. I hate having to correct people publicly, but it is necessary.
Some say "well, he would have said it" or "it makes the point whether it is true or not". No - no it doesn't. We need to fight lies with the truth, not more lies.
I also see quotes from founding fathers and other respected figure supporting gun rights - often incorrectly.
Do your homework. Don't blindly paste some quote/meme/etc. - check it out, google it, check snopes, etc.
When you post some fake quote, an urban myth, etc., you hurt your credibility and it reflects on our cause. I hate having to correct people publicly, but it is necessary.
Some say "well, he would have said it" or "it makes the point whether it is true or not". No - no it doesn't. We need to fight lies with the truth, not more lies.
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