Sure you are, Karl. Sure you are.Karl Malone Speaks Out on Athletes Carrying GunsNot to mention a hero.
Thing is:
While Malone supports the constitutional right to bear arms, he said he is skeptical of the average athlete's mentality when it comes to firearms.I don't necessarily disagree with his assessment of a high moron-to-jersey ratio. I just don't see what that should have to do with anyone but the individuals responsible, or in this case, irresponsible.
The point is made again in this article, where the title "Lure of the Gun" suggests the object taking over willpower. Must...obey...
Good grief.
The real problem to me seems to be misplaced social values, where people who excel at ultimately trivial pursuits, and who utterly fail as basic human beings, some criminally, are worshipped. When people no one dares say "No" to predictably go out of (self) control, that should have no bearing on other individuals who happen to share a profession and who don't exhibit such failings.
Malone's quoted words indicate he doesn't get it, and has no business representing himself as a "gun rights leader."
["Lure" article via Declan]
David, you know this is walking on some thin ice. He's saying very directly that he thinks that many of the young black players are punks from the hard core hoods and do not have the demeanor to control themselves, after they pour some alcohol into themselves.
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Enjoy your stay in the land of the Fudds and Prags, Mr. Malone. I hear the weather is great, and the water, lukewarm.
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