Journalist’s Attack Illustrates Need For Second Amendment

By Tom Knighton

It’s probably not fair to pretend the idea of violence in politics is new. It’s been around for a long time, after all. The idea of “tar and feathering” some people dates back to pre-Revolution times. While many don’t think of it as violence, it truly was as people tended to prefer not to be covered in hot tar.

In other words, it’s not exactly a new concept.

However, that doesn’t mean it’s right.

Over the weekend, right-leaning journalist Andy Ngo was attacked in Portland by members of Antifa. He was beaten and his camera equipment was stolen. It was an ugly, ugly attack that should shame every single person who has ever offered any support to Antifa.

More importantly, though, the attack represents a dangerous escalation and provides a prime reason why we need the Second Amendment.

You see, it seems there may have been an effort to put quick-drying cement in those milkshakes.

Police have received information that some of the milkshakes thrown today during the demonstration contained quick-drying cement. We are encouraging anyone hit with a substance today to report it to police.

— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 29, 2019

Ngo was hit not just by fists, but also …Read the Rest

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