The View’s irresponsible handling of the firearm and self-defense issue on Tuesday’s show was filled with inaccuracies, poor judgment, and malicious intent. Basically, everything we have come to expect from this group.
To the panel of ladies on the show, the mere fact that a woman had researched Florida’s firearm and self-defense laws was a sign that she had malicious intent. Moderator Whoopi Goldberg even absurdly suggested that the law “allows you to kill someone indiscriminately” simply if you are scared.
Sunny Hostin, formerly a federal prosecutor, made the outrageous claim that the law was not meant to be used as a “tool”. Co-host Joy Behar tried to blame the problem on “extreme right wing media” claiming it “makes crazy people even crazier”.
Unfortunately, it appears that The View allowed their eagerness to demonize gun owners overshadow the truth. The fact is, countless Americans responsibly learn about their rights and laws surrounding firearm and self-defense.
In many states, a license to carry a concealed firearm requires the applicant to take a firearms safety course, which inevitably includes learning about the laws in their state. This should be seen as a positive thing, not something anyone should be shamed for.
“And when people start looking up things like Stand Your Ground, then you know they think they can protect themselves with the law,” claimed Hostin. “The law is not supposed to be — act in that way. It’s not supposed to be used as a tool in this way.”
Such a suggestion is asinine because learning the law is a crucial part of all citizens understanding their duties as they relate to defense. Moreover, Hostin’s claim that laws like Stand Your Ground block cases from being charged as hate crimes is an outrageous inaccuracy.
It is inexcusable that The View continues to exploit certain cases to push their political agenda, while using their platform to smear those who are just trying to protect their rights.
As an American citizen, it is everyone’s responsibility to understand and act within the parameters of the laws of their state. To imply otherwise is not only irresponsible, but a direct attack on the rights of citizens to be informed. Such behavior should not be legitimized or supported by sponsors like CarShield and Procter & Gamble.