A follow-up to “A Good Gun Story” (a “drive-by,” as Claire calls it): Lynne Russell, the marvelous, good kind of survivor (because so strong) is loaded for bear about those who would deny that guns saved her life and the life of her spouse.
Former CNN anchor Lynne Russell and former reporter Chuck de Caro came back into the news cycle on June 30, after they worked together to use a concealed firearm to defend themselves from a robber. Russell later spoke about how having a gun “absolutely” saved their lives, and had some tough words for those who do not own guns, yet advocate for government control.
“If you don’t want to carry, please don’t.” Russell said. “Then, shut the f–k up about it. Make your own decisions.“
Russell went on to say that “the discussion over the debate to own a gun is just ridiculous. As Americans we have the right to bear arms and as humans the right to protect ourselves. I’m sure that the man who shot my husband did not have a gun permit.” …
MORE here and at Zelman’s.
A liberal writer of my acquaintance is preparing an article demanding a grand jury investigation of the shooting on the principle that nobody of “her class” would stay at a Motel 6 unless something fishy was going on.
This is the same writer who believes that armed resistance is impossible in America because it would collapse as soon as the ATM networks were shut down. Gotta love the Acela corridor liberal bubble.