Missouri Town Bans Open Carry of Guns Because it’s Bad for Tourism
A sign of sanity in the American South!
In a 4-2 vote on Tuesday, a southwest Missouri community has taken a sensible approach to firearms safety and banned the open carry of guns, according to a report from the Missourian. Thanks to a Missouri state law that allows cities to regulate the…
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David Hirsch, a.k.a. Dave "Doctor" Gonzo*, is a renegade record producer, video producer, writer, reformed corporate shill, and still-registered lobbyist for non-one-percenter performing artists and musicians. He lives in a heavily fortified compound in one of Manhattan's less trendy neighborhoods.
* Hirsch is the third person to use the pseudonym, a not-so-veiled tribute to journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, with the permission of his predecessors Gene Gaudette of American Politics Journal (currently webmaster and chief bottlewasher at Liberaland) and Stephen Meese at Smashmouth Politics.
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madashellnow June 13th, 2014 at 18:52
How does removing open carried guns make this town safer? Better they would remove the criminals and the guns would be no problem.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:33
You’re missing the point. It’s not about making the town safer, it’s about the tourists being scared off by the open carry crowd. We’re talking about crowded sidewalks full of families with small children squeezing through groups of people to get from one attraction to another. People don’t want to drag their kids through groups of guys with guns slung across their back.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:48
MD REESE just accused open carry ppl of being “scared” yet now you’re saying it’s the tourists who are scared. What about freedom? Open carry folks aren’t shooting or threatening anyone. Let the frightened tourists go elsewhere while unafraid ppl who are grateful for the 2nd amendment might make that their destination city.
But you libs never think beyond the easiest most obvious complaint.
Obewon June 18th, 2014 at 06:16
‘You sure are funny… Who’s your Daddy?’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED3G3Wn7z7k
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:34
Occam’s Razor. Google it.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:37
Instead of pretending to know what Occam’s Razor is and suggesting others Google it, why don’t you explain what it means to you and why you are referencing it in this particular situation? Otherwise, you appear intellectually lazy…
Shades June 19th, 2014 at 09:09
If I didn’t know the definition, how would I appreciate the irony of your comment? How’s this for lazy, I’ve copied and pasted a sentence from your comment above. “But you libs never think beyond the easiest most obvious complaint.” See the words between the quotes? Now you know the definition of Occam’s Razor.
Carla Akins June 18th, 2014 at 08:51
MD Reese can only assume that a person would be scared. It’s the only reasonable explanation for terrorizing others, including small children when spending a week at the lake for your summer vacation.
Simply because its your right to do so, does not make the right thing to do. These are families, small business owners, people trying to pay their bills, send their kids to college, their heads above water.
It is absolutely their right to say they don’t want firearms carried around the strip (that’s what its called) scaring paying tourist away. Its a strip of road approx half a mile long – think of it as an open air private store and get over your damn self.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:27
It’s their right to say they don’t want French fries there, too, because it makes people MORBIDLY OBESE and the more obese people and hoverounds there, the more difficult it will be for tourists to walk around comfortably, and kids could be knocked over.
I already know you’ll miss the point and express some faux outrage at my alleged insensitivity… but for those who do get the point, it doesn’t matter what the locals bitch about, the rights of everyone there matter. And, in case ya hadn’t noticed, any time there’s a massacre somewhere, they person isn’t walking around town with a rifle on their back…. they have it under a trench coat or in a duffle back or the trunk of a car.
Try to join us in the real world some day, would ya?
Carla Akins June 19th, 2014 at 08:31
Morbid obesity won’t bury a town’s economy. Studies and even watching the news on occasion will tell you open carry does not stop massacre’s just tourists.
Sam Freedom June 13th, 2014 at 18:52
Its temporary. There’s no evidence that open carry leads to violence. And this article was written by a clueless propagandist who ignores the facts – places that have more gun control have more crime.
If ppl are scared, educate them… but don’t trample the constitution to coddle them.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:36
No this article was read by a clueless person who thinks this is about controlling crime. It’s about scaring off the tourists with small children who have to maneuver through the heavy summer crowds on the sidewalk. The town needs the tourist money or it will cease to exist.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:40
UNINFEINGEABLE
arc99 June 13th, 2014 at 22:52
when will gun fetishists realize that laws protecting public order and safety do not trample the Constitution.
try walking down the main street in your hometown at high noon wearing nothing but a pair of tennis shoes. when the police arrest you and take you to court, tell the judge that your first amendment rights are being violated because God told you that clothing is sinful.
let us know how that works out for you.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:39
UNINFRINGEABLE
M D Reese June 14th, 2014 at 00:33
If “ppl” are so scared that they feel they have to carry assault-style rifles down to the soda shop, then they should get help. They are ill. We don’t need to coddle them–we need to treat them. The rest of us have rights too.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:45
WHO SAID PPL WHO OPEN CARRY ARE SCARED? IT’S THEIR RIGHT.
AND WHY CALL IT “ASSAULT-STYLE”? DOES WEARING MILITARY STYLE CLOTHING MEAN I’M A SOLDIER?
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 06:11
DOES WEARING MILITARY STYLE CLOTHING MEAN I’M A SOLDIER?
_______
More often, it indicates a child playing with a phallic symbol.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:05
Gun fetishists are so predictable. They’ve got a weird religious and sexual creepiness these days that is really disturbing.
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 13:06
It REALLY is a fetish.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:07
It really is. They’re in so deep that they can’t even see it.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:36
Yeah, I’m so deep in… what a troublemaker I must be… running around town like Kid Shaleen on a Bender.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:35
With all the phallic references, you’d probably best know. However, it’s not a fetish in the negative sense you’re implying. Firearms enthusiasts run the gamut from competitive shooting, hunting and genuine appreciation for such magnificent design and construction. Nothing wrong with firearms or really liking them…only to self-loathing people like you whose constant miserableness desires constant company.
OldLefty June 19th, 2014 at 08:51
We are talking about those opposed to smart guns, The CDC conducted gun violence research in the 1980s and 1990s,
but it abruptly ended in 1996 when the National Rifle
Association lobbied Congress to cut the CDC’s
budget the exact amount it had allocated to gun violence research.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-ban-gun-research-caused-lasting-damage/story?id=18909347#.UWqhghyBiDs
Those opposed to metal placed in plastic guns, for airplanes, and the general support for the most irresponsible gun owners.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:33
What is it with lefties and “penis” references? I suspect you’re not getting enough. Try a feminist rally and keep yelling stuff like “Bush sucks!” and “Down with the patriarchy” and you might get some sympathy head.
Shades June 19th, 2014 at 09:12
This is hilarious. I’m not getting enough what? Since you’re not the most aware person on this site, I’ll make it easy for you. I’m a woman, married for many, many years to my best friend. And, yes, our marriage is recognized in all 50 states. I suspect you’re not getting enough … oxygen to the brain.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:03
YOUR CAPS LOCK SEEMS TO BE BROKEN–I CAN’T HEAR YOU OVER ALL THE SHOUTING!!!!
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:19
You must be about 5 years old? My typing in caps was to annoy people like you…. thanks for proving it worked. Reasonable people will still discern the message. You’re not one of them.
mea_mark June 19th, 2014 at 08:43
So you really are just trolling.
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 05:42
And this article was written by a clueless propagandist who ignores the facts
________
Thou dost project too much, Methinks.
Neurotic projection is perceiving others as operating in ways one unconsciously finds objectionable in yourself.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:32
That’s correct. I said “if people are scared, educate them…” and “there’s no evidence that open carry leads to violence”…. that was part of the basis for concluding that the author was without clue.”
Perhaps your “me thinks thou doth protest too much” and projection accusation was you protesting too much and projecting? Otherwise, how do you defend your actions? I have defended mine.
madashellnow June 13th, 2014 at 18:52
How does removing open carried guns make this town safer? Better they would remove the criminals and the guns would be no problem.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:33
You’re missing the point. It’s not about making the town safer, it’s about the tourists being scared off by the open carry crowd. We’re talking about crowded sidewalks full of families with small children squeezing through groups of people to get from one attraction to another. People don’t want to drag their kids through groups of guys with guns slung across their back.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:48
MD REESE just accused open carry ppl of being “scared” yet now you’re saying it’s the tourists who are scared. What about freedom? Open carry folks aren’t shooting or threatening anyone. Let the frightened tourists go elsewhere while unafraid ppl who are grateful for the 2nd amendment might make that their destination city.
But you libs never think beyond the easiest most obvious complaint.
Obewon June 18th, 2014 at 06:16
‘You sure are funny… Who’s your Daddy?’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED3G3Wn7z7k
“Hey you can’t do this!” ‘What in the Sam Hell…’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspHR4IxKiU
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:34
Occam’s Razor. Google it.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:37
Instead of pretending to know what Occam’s Razor is and suggesting others Google it, why don’t you explain what it means to you and why you are referencing it in this particular situation? Otherwise, you appear intellectually lazy…
Shades June 19th, 2014 at 09:09
If I didn’t know the definition, how would I appreciate the irony of your comment? How’s this for lazy, I’ve copied and pasted a sentence from your comment above. “But you libs never think beyond the easiest most obvious complaint.” The easiest, most obvious explanation is the correct one. Now you know the definition of Occam’s Razor.
Carla Akins June 18th, 2014 at 08:51
MD Reese can only assume that a person would be scared. It’s the only reasonable explanation for terrorizing others, including small children when spending a week at the lake for your summer vacation.
Simply because its your right to do so, does not make the right thing to do. These are families, small business owners, people trying to pay their bills, send their kids to college, their heads above water.
It is absolutely their right to say they don’t want firearms carried around the strip (that’s what its called) scaring paying tourist away. Its a strip of road approx half a mile long – think of it as an open air private store and get over your damn self.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:27
It’s their right to say they don’t want French fries there, too, because it makes people MORBIDLY OBESE and the more obese people and hoverounds there, the more difficult it will be for tourists to walk around comfortably, and kids could be knocked over.
I already know you’ll miss the point and express some faux outrage at my alleged insensitivity… but for those who do get the point, it doesn’t matter what the locals bitch about, the rights of everyone there matter. And, in case ya hadn’t noticed, any time there’s a massacre somewhere, they person isn’t walking around town with a rifle on their back…. they have it under a trench coat or in a duffle back or the trunk of a car.
Try to join us in the real world some day, would ya?
Carla Akins June 19th, 2014 at 08:31
Morbid obesity won’t bury a town’s economy. Studies and even watching the news on occasion will tell you open carry does not stop massacre’s just tourists.
Sam Freedom June 13th, 2014 at 18:52
Its temporary. There’s no evidence that open carry leads to violence. And this article was written by a clueless propagandist who ignores the facts – places that have more gun control have more crime.
If ppl are scared, educate them… but don’t trample the constitution to coddle them.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:36
No this article was read by a clueless person who thinks this is about controlling crime. It’s about scaring off the tourists with small children who have to maneuver through the heavy summer crowds on the sidewalk. The town needs the tourist money or it will cease to exist.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:40
UNINFEINGEABLE
arc99 June 13th, 2014 at 22:52
when will gun fetishists realize that laws protecting public order and safety do not trample the Constitution.
try walking down the main street in your hometown at high noon wearing nothing but a pair of tennis shoes. when the police arrest you and take you to court, tell the judge that your first amendment rights are being violated because God told you that clothing is sinful.
let us know how that works out for you.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:39
UNINFRINGEABLE
M D Reese June 14th, 2014 at 00:33
If “ppl” are so scared that they feel they have to carry assault-style rifles down to the soda shop, then they should get help. They are ill. We don’t need to coddle them–we need to treat them. The rest of us have rights too.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:45
WHO SAID PPL WHO OPEN CARRY ARE SCARED? IT’S THEIR RIGHT.
AND WHY CALL IT “ASSAULT-STYLE”? DOES WEARING MILITARY STYLE CLOTHING MEAN I’M A SOLDIER?
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 06:11
DOES WEARING MILITARY STYLE CLOTHING MEAN I’M A SOLDIER?
_______
More often, it indicates a child playing with a phallic symbol.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:05
Gun fetishists are so predictable. They’ve got a weird religious and sexual creepiness these days that is really disturbing.
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 13:06
It REALLY is a fetish.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:07
It really is. They’re in so deep that they can’t even see it.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:36
Yeah, I’m so deep in… what a troublemaker I must be… running around town like Kid Shaleen on a Bender.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:35
With all the phallic references, you’d probably best know. However, it’s not a fetish in the negative sense you’re implying. Firearms enthusiasts run the gamut from competitive shooting, hunting and genuine appreciation for such magnificent design and construction. Nothing wrong with firearms or really liking them…only to self-loathing people like you whose constant miserableness desires constant company.
OldLefty June 19th, 2014 at 08:51
We are talking about those opposed to smart guns, The CDC conducted gun violence research in the 1980s and 1990s,
but it abruptly ended in 1996 when the National Rifle
Association lobbied Congress to cut the CDC’s
budget the exact amount it had allocated to gun violence research.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-ban-gun-research-caused-lasting-damage/story?id=18909347#.UWqhghyBiDs
Those opposed to metal placed in plastic guns, for airplanes, and the general support for the most irresponsible gun owners.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:33
What is it with lefties and “penis” references? I suspect you’re not getting enough. Try a feminist rally and keep yelling stuff like “Bush sucks!” and “Down with the patriarchy” and you might get some sympathy head.
Shades June 19th, 2014 at 09:12
I suspect you’re not getting enough … oxygen to the brain.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:03
YOUR CAPS LOCK SEEMS TO BE BROKEN–I CAN’T HEAR YOU OVER ALL THE SHOUTING!!!!
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:19
You must be about 5 years old? My typing in caps was to annoy people like you…. thanks for proving it worked. Reasonable people will still discern the message. You’re not one of them.
mea_mark June 19th, 2014 at 08:43
So you really are just trolling.
OldLefty June 18th, 2014 at 05:42
And this article was written by a clueless propagandist who ignores the facts
________
Thou dost project too much, Methinks.
Neurotic projection is perceiving others as operating in ways one unconsciously finds objectionable in yourself.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:32
That’s correct. I said “if people are scared, educate them…” and “there’s no evidence that open carry leads to violence”…. that was part of the basis for concluding that the author was without clue.”
Perhaps your “me thinks thou doth protest too much” and projection accusation was you protesting too much and projecting? Otherwise, how do you defend your actions? I have defended mine.
mcalleyboy June 13th, 2014 at 20:29
It’s a deterrent and show of force but I wouldn’t want to practice this anyway, you give away your position. Gun free zones are proven silly response to criminals, I feel those that over school their brains lose touch with the real world.
M.C.A. June 13th, 2014 at 20:29
It’s a deterrent and show of force but I wouldn’t want to practice this anyway, you give away your position. Gun free zones are proven silly response to criminals, I feel those that over school their brains lose touch with the real world.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:29
This is a tourist trap town. They have to survive year-round on tourist money from the summer months. I lived here for almost 10 years so I know the place like the back of my hand. The strip has the usual souvenir and fudge shops, jet ski rentals and putt putt golf. It’s very family oriented but it’s also big with the college kids who don’t have the money to fly to Cancun for spring break. The streets are busy all summer long and packed shoulder to shoulder on weekends. My point is, if people don’t want their kids weaving in and out of groups of guys with their penis extenders strapped across their back, they’ll go somewhere else and the loss of revenue will kill the town.
M D Reese June 14th, 2014 at 00:31
Sadly, gun fetishists don’t care about the rights and concerns of others.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:56
Firearms owners and enthusiasts (there’s a difference,) ABSOLUTELY care about the rights of others. They care about your 2nd amendment rights whether or not you choose to exercise them at this point in time.
It’s actually people like you and people who are frightened at the sight of a firearm who don’t care about others rights…. namely MINE.
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:45
How about you just stuff a rolled up pair of socks in your pants. It will be safer for everyone and you won’t feel so insignificant.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:11
And at the rate that these guys have been shooting off their junk by “accident” lately, it’d be safer for the gunnut as well.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:29
Kinda sad everything gets reduced to an imaginary penis metaphor for you. Sounds like you might need a little self esteem counseling…. best wishes.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:10
Bullshit. The first thing that gun fetishists do when they are criticized is to threaten. They especially like to threaten and intimidate women.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:18
Which proves you have no direct experience with the outside world. Good day…
M D Reese June 19th, 2014 at 16:09
Oh read the news why don’t you.
Carla Akins June 18th, 2014 at 08:52
Hey Shades, I grew up in Eldon and married at HaHaTonka – where are you down there?
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 09:21
I love Eldon, especially the story of Petticoat Junction being modeled on it. I sold my place when I got married and moved to Florida but I used to have a cabin on the 32 mile marker on the west side. My address was Camdenton but I actually lived in a little village named Greenview.
Shades June 13th, 2014 at 22:29
This is a tiny tourist trap town. Shop owners have to survive year-round on tourist money from the summer months. I lived here for almost 10 years so I know the place like the back of my hand. The strip has the usual souvenir and fudge shops, jet ski rentals and putt putt golf. It’s very family oriented but it’s also big with the college kids who don’t have the money to fly to Cancun for spring break. The strip is busy all summer long and packed shoulder to shoulder on weekends. My point is, if people don’t want their kids weaving in and out of groups of guys with their penis extentions strapped across their back, families will go somewhere else and the loss of revenue will kill the town.
M D Reese June 14th, 2014 at 00:31
Sadly, gun fetishists don’t care about the rights and concerns of others.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:56
Firearms owners and enthusiasts (there’s a difference,) ABSOLUTELY care about the rights of others. They care about your 2nd amendment rights whether or not you choose to exercise them at this point in time.
It’s actually people like you and people who are frightened at the sight of a firearm who don’t care about others rights…. namely MINE.
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:45
How about you just stuff a rolled up pair of socks in your pants. It will be safer for everyone and you won’t feel so insignificant.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:11
And at the rate that these guys have been shooting off their junk by “accident” lately, it’d be safer for the gunnut as well.
M D Reese June 18th, 2014 at 13:10
Bullshit. The first thing that gun fetishists do when they are criticized is to threaten. They especially like to threaten and intimidate women.
M D Reese June 19th, 2014 at 16:09
Oh read the news why don’t you.
Carla Akins June 18th, 2014 at 08:52
Hey Shades, I grew up in Eldon and married at HaHaTonka – where are you down there?
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 09:21
I love Eldon, especially the story of Petticoat Junction being modeled on it. I sold my place when I got married and moved to Florida but I used to have a cabin on the 32 mile marker on the west side. My address was Camdenton but I actually lived in a little village named Greenview.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:50
BY THE WAY, the article claims the ruling will make the town more safe for families. There’s no proof of that. What kind of losers invent that nonsense?
Liberals.
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:41
The kind that doesn’t need to strap on a metal penis extender before they take their children for go-cart rides.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:28
Is that how your mind interprets it? Sounds like it’s your problem and not anyone else’s…. go back over your comments and count the number of times you use the word “pen*s”…. I bet you’ll be surprised.
Sam Freedom June 18th, 2014 at 05:50
BY THE WAY, the article claims the ruling will make the town more safe for families. There’s no proof of that. What kind of losers invent that nonsense?
Liberals.
Shades June 18th, 2014 at 08:41
The kind that doesn’t need to strap on a metal penis extender before they take their children for go-cart rides.
Sam Freedom June 19th, 2014 at 08:28
Is that how your mind interprets it? Sounds like it’s your problem and not anyone else’s…. go back over your comments and count the number of times you use the word “pen*s”…. I bet you’ll be surprised.