Gun Control Reform Activism

And of course I'll help out if it's needed.

That said, I would caution against a quick or heavy hand on blocking people. My belief is that contrary voices can often be instructive, if not immediately constructive. There are reasons some gun legislation fails, and we would benefit from more discussion as to why it happens.

There are obviously going to be folks who are here simply to disrupt; if they are doing so, I would suggest the first course of action be utilizing the jury system. If that becomes unsatisfactory, of course, a deliberate discussion of blocking a member should take place.

I would also advise that such discussion be quick, in the open, and enduring -- if someone is blocked, it must mean nothing less than that the group perceives they are not "supportive of the policies of progressive gun control reform organizations."

This is such a minimum standard it beggars belief we'd even need to enforce it on a progressive discussion board, even as of course we all know we will. But it should be very carefully considered, as it is a strong indictment and, frankly, would cause other members to ask what someone who cannot comport themselves acceptably here is doing on DU at all.