Was asked to talk at 2 Ivy League schools this week. What could go wrong?

[Mesatchornug]

As a representative of the Pink Pistols, I was asked to present at Yale Law School on Tuesday, and Harvard Law School yesterday. My talk focused mainly on self-defense. Not only was I well received at both, but the questions were intelligent and respectful. And I had several attendees following up afterward with support.

Yesterday's had me opposite a speaker from Gays Against Guns for a "friendly panel discussion." Her points were basically what you'd expect; credit where it's due, their videos are pretty slick (you know, if you're into appeals to emotion ). Generally, speaking, I think the most brutal question was directed towards her - [paraphrasing] "we have a problem in this country with the government killing its people; why do you want to effectively give them more guns?" I just about lost it, laughing. Best of all, the petitioner didn't look like the person you'd expect it from.

Unfortunately, there were no videos, but I will be editing my speech to post on the web at some point.

So yeah, that's what I did this week to help the cause. Today, I'm bragging and sharing that we're not alone out there because I'm a snowflake that needs to feel important.

Now, go take a newbie to the range.

 

[yogi]

Very cool. Congrats and thanks for supporting gun rights!

 

[TLB]

Great job!

 

[JJ4]

Congrats and great job. It's fantastic to hear about your efforts and positive reception!

 

[PATRON]

Nice job congrats.

 

[FrankNA]

Thanks for doing what you do!

 

[jtnf]

 

[free]

good work

 

[Gak44]

Thank You!! Good to hear different views were actually discussed and not boycotted.

 

[DecOFlaherty]

Congrats

 

[W.E.C]

thanks .

 

[Drix]

Wow, I was expecting a rant 180* in the opposite direction.

 

[LuvDog]

Great work and keep up the good fight

 

[kingfisher]

Impressive.

I bet that being well-received had a lot to do with you, and I commend you for that. I can tell from your post that you are articulate. I'm looking forward to reading the transcript! You'll post it here?

 

[bill o]

Great work, and thank you!

 

[Mesatchornug]

Impressive.

I bet that being well-received had a lot to do with you, and I commend you for that. I can tell from your post that you are articulate. I'm looking forward to reading the transcript! You'll post it here?

Thanks. And yes, when I put it up, there will be a link here. I just want to neaten it up a bit for flow and readability.

 

[enbloc]

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[hminsky]

Thanks for your efforts to uphold our rights! I know it must take a lot of time and effort.

 

[bren42970]

Well done!

 

[Palladin]

Excellent

 

[Mountain]

Fantastic, and thank you!

Recently did take a newb to the range. My BIL from New Orleans had concerns about self defense to/from work and wanted some instruction. He now has a G19 and has joined the fold.

 

[beach]

Well done

 

[greencobra]

i agree with the others, impressive indeed. and articulate. can't wait to see the transcript. congratulations.

ps, man, i hope you're working the goal booth at the topsfield fair, i think you'd make a pretty good addition to the volunteer staff.

 

[Mesatchornug]

ps, man, i hope you're working the goal booth at the topsfield fair, i think you'd make a pretty good addition to the volunteer staff.

unfortunately, this year that's not possible. I'll definitely try to remember for next year, though.

 

[Dadstoys]

Well done.
Glad to see you were received well and with respect.

 

[headednorth]

Two thumbs up!

 

[FPrice]

It's great to hear about someone going into what could be accurately termed as the belly of the beast and doing a good job at defending our positions.

 

[Waher]

Good work!

 

[browncoat]

Way to go!

 

[groundscrapers]

They argue you don't need guns because we have police, they also argue the police are racists and murders lol. Which one is it. Do we need guns to protect ourselves and not involve police or not lol.