“Owning a gun, shooting a gun, loading a gun and posing with a gun gives (politicians) creedence, they believe, in the eyes of conservative voters. The polarization of American politics has turned the process into a black-and-white joke: you’re either for us, or you’re against us. Guns good or guns bad. By doing so, these politicians demean the very voters they hope to attract on Election Day. They don’t discuss policy. They don’t talk about tangible ways to improve government. Instead, they film 30-second spots with a gun, assuming voters will be led like lemmings near a cliff. ‘Look, honey, he’s toting a rifle and shooting a Glock. He’s one of us!'” – Anniston Star editorial board in Vote for me and my gun [at annistonstar.com]