“LaPierre’s cynical argument that gun owners should constantly be fearful and expect to encounter dangerous enemies everywhere they look may help revive weapon sales. It also encourages gun owners to jump at shadows and shoot first in uncertain circumstances. Tell people it’s a war zone out there long enough, and many will start to believe it.” – Amanda Marcotte in The NRA’s Latest Propaganda Effort Will Sell More Guns… and Make America a More Dangerous Place [via salon.com]