Education Guide: ''Raging Against Self-Defense''

Yet another eye-opening study course has been added to the OFCC PAC Education Guide.

Dr. Sarah Thompson, is Executive Director of Utah Gun Owners Alliance, and also writes The Righter, a monthly column on individual rights. She is also a psychiatrist, and has published an excellent essay examining the anti-gun mentality from a psychiatric perspective, on the Jews for the Preservation of Firearms website. Not only does Dr. Thompson explain how such people think, but she gives excellent advice on how to better communicate with them.

Dr. Thompson's own words lend insight to her piece better than we ever could:

"If I were to summarize this article in three sentences, they would be:

(1) People who identify themselves as "victims" harbor excessive amounts of rage at other people, whom they perceive as "not victims."

(2) In order psychologically to deal with this rage, these "victims" utilize defense mechanisms that enable them to harm others in socially acceptable ways, without accepting responsibility or suffering guilt, and without having to give up their status as "victims."

(3) Gun owners are frequently the targets of professional victims because gun owners are willing and able to prevent their own victimization."

Dr. Thompson's piece can be accessed in the OFCC PAC Education Guide - it's time for class!

After you've studied up, the Cleveland Plain Dealer is promoting an excellent opportunity to practice your new communication skills:

Gun law discussion - CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

The Inter Act Cleveland Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence will have a lunch and discussion at noon Sept. 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd. The topic is "Right Under Our Noses," focusing on problems with existing gun laws and in proposed legislation, including Ohio's plan to allow ordinary citizens to carry concealed firearms. The lunch is free, but donations will be accepted. Reservations are required. Call 216-361-5890.