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[–] kibiz0r@midwest.social 58 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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Commenters: "but why are you posting about firearms though???"

[–] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee 19 points 2 years ago

Libs gonna lib

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"Get bent" is kinda weak though lol.

I vote for "trans rights or else" for the white text

[–] GreenMario@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

"Get out" to keep it simple and easy edit.

[–] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I take this as a metaphorical statement, not literally advocating gun violence.

I agree wholeheartedly that, speaking in metaphorical terms, it's useless placing flowers in the rifles that are ready to fire again. There comes a point where these absolute bigoted wankstains need to be called out, and have a fire started under the pedestals upon which they stand so damn proudly.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 18 points 2 years ago

Given the context of what community this is on, I kinda think it speaks to the right to self defense and the right to exist in a social climate where rabid, violent, right wing extremists want to eliminate trans people in every way possible.

And, just to throw this out there, it is not morally wrong to defend yourself against lethal threat or threat of significant bodily harm. It is also legal in every state in the US (check state and local laws though, as there are nuances).

[–] Deceptichum@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

And than we shoot?

[–] Zehzin@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Unironically disarm all cops and give the guns to trans people.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can us non-trans autistic folks get some guns? Like youre already giving guns to half the autistoc community.

[–] Kase@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

of course! don't worry, there are plenty of these things to go around.

[–] LotrOrc@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I'm confused is this saying that LGBTQ people should arm themselves to protect themselves or is it saying that guns have the right to exist?

[–] criticon@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's about the right to get bent

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[–] trafguy@midwest.social 11 points 2 years ago

This reads to me as "I am not debating my right to exist [as a trans person or trans supporter]. I'm ready to defend myself and my allies if need be, to whatever extent is necessary. Back off or else."

So it comes across as a call to be ready to fight back, which would mean that if you're comfortable owning a gun or another weapon (or more comfortable owning a gun than not within the context of the current sociopolitical climate), it would be wise to have one on hand. I don't take it as a literal call to arms, it's more like an alternate, more direct/specific take on the Gadsden Flag. Not overtly hostile, but a clear warning that aggression will be responded to with an appropriate measure of self defense.

[–] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

It can be both.

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