ICYMI – In a stunning display of misguided activism, David Hogg’s latest attempt to rally support for stricter gun control measures has blown up in his face. The Harvard-educated social justice warrior tried to capitalize on the recent tragedy in Maine, using it as a platform to push his anti-gun agenda. However, his ill-conceived arguments were swiftly dismantled by his own admission of reality.
Hogg took to Twitter, linking a report from ABC News about the Maine shooter being denied a silencer due to having been committed to a mental institution. But instead of highlighting the effectiveness of existing laws, Hogg used the incident to argue for even stricter regulations.
“The Maine shooter was unable to obtain a silencer a couple months ago because when he filled out the form to obtain the silencer he was asked if he had ever been committed to a mental institution to which he checked yes,” Hogg wrote. “Who knows how many more would have died if the law were not in place.”
The Maine shooter was unable to obtain a silencer a couple months ago because when he filled out the form to obtain the silencer he was asked if he had ever been committed to a mental institution to which he checked yes. The gun shop then refused to sell him the silencer. Who…
— David Hogg 🟧 (@davidhogg111) October 29, 2023
However, Hogg’s tweet ironically underscored the effectiveness of current gun laws. As one Twitter user pointed out, “Thanks for proving that when the law is enforced, it actually does work.” Others echoed this sentiment, pointing out that Hogg’s tweet inadvertently supported the argument that existing laws are sufficient when properly enforced.
Thanks for proving that when the law is enforced, it actually does work @davidhogg111
— tim (@timmoore1973) October 29, 2023
So laws work when enforced…how about that…
— Johnny Silverhand (@MegaManX1984) October 29, 2023
You just pointed out he was a prohibited person. He failed his background check. You just said he failed his background check.
— Ulfric Norseman (@misplacednorse) October 29, 2023
Good thing he was honest on the form… so a rule worked when it was interacted with correctly… the reason we stay armed in the desert is no one from south of our border cares about those rules. Come to any gun store in Phoenix and observe. You never will because it won’t impress…
— Jesse Ellerbee (@an_arizonan) October 29, 2023
Ultimately, Hogg’s latest grandstanding effort backfired spectacularly, with social media users tearing apart his arguments and highlighting his lack of understanding. His call for more laws was met with criticism, as many pointed out that criminals often ignore these laws anyway.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of knee-jerk reactions and uninformed activism. It’s crucial to understand the issue at hand before jumping to conclusions or advocating for policy changes. If anything, Hogg’s latest blunder has only strengthened the case for effective enforcement of current laws rather than the introduction of unnecessary new ones.
As we continue to grapple with the issue of gun control, let this incident serve as a lesson. Sensationalism and uninformed activism can often do more harm than good. It’s time to focus on facts and effective solutions rather than grandstanding and empty rhetoric.