Do you think they actually understand the importance of having and expressing HOPE? It almost seems as if they think being constantly negative makes them look wise, when the exact opposite is true.
The virtue of hope is real. It's something that a lot of people need to understand and hopefully gain.
Part of it's cultural. For anyone who lived through the years running from the 1960s through about 2004, being pro-gun was a continually losing proposition, so trying to remain hopeful about anything when it came to gun rights was kind of futile.
Prior to the repeal of the federal ban on so-called "assault weapons," the only bright spot I can think of was the passage of concealed carry in Florida, followed by a handful of other states.
I, personally, came of age and developed my interest in firearms during the federal ban, and at the time, the gun culture had a palpable vibe of being continually under siege.
Once you're in that siege mentality, it's really hard to get out of it, and to some extent, some people even get a somewhat romantic attachment to it because it lets them believe they're the last of their kind.
The thing is, since 2004, the pro-liberty side has racked up one success after another at every level from local municipalities to The Supreme Court. Gun rights are in the best shape they've been in since the 1930s, and there is much to be hopeful about.
Are things perfect?
No. We have a lot of work to do, especially at the state level, but they are improving, and if someone isn't motivated enough donate time, money, or a phone call to their elected legislators, I have exactly zero use for them.