Chelsea Handler, America’s Gun 'Hobby,' And Zero Morals? A Recipe for Revolt.
Hollywood is a cesspool of people who crave the limelight and who self-righteously analyze the world of politics. The problem is that most celebrities who wade into the world of politics tread not in a pool, but in the swamp.
What I mean by that is that there is no clarity because there is no moral compass.
Take for example, the not-so-funny Chelsea Handler. In a recent article in The Hollywood Reporter, Ms. Handler made some astonishingly dumb remarks with regard to gun owners. HR asked her:
Handler replied:
Hold on just one moment, Ms. Handler. Hobby? Owning a gun is a hobby? I would like to take the time to respond to this ludicrous statement by one of Hollywood’s “funny” gals.
Ms. Handler, in the United States of America, we have something called “rights.” The right to free speech and freedom of the press are two (which is why you get to say stupid things and no one can throw you in jail). The right to keep and bear arms is another. Those are what we call rights.
But what, Ms. Handler, is a right? “A moral, ethical, or legal principle considered as an underlying cause of truth, justice, morality, or ethics.”
Hollywood is a cesspool of people who crave the limelight and who self-righteously analyze the world of politics. The problem is that most celebrities who wade into the world of politics tread not in a pool, but in the swamp.
What I mean by that is that there is no clarity because there is no moral compass.
Take for example, the not-so-funny Chelsea Handler. In a recent article in The Hollywood Reporter, Ms. Handler made some astonishingly dumb remarks with regard to gun owners. HR asked her:
There have been so many gun-related tragedies in the U.S., from the Pulse nightclub shooting to Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, San Bernardino, Columbine, and the list goes on. Was there a particular tragedy that shook you the most? Or one that propelled your activism?
Handler replied:
Columbine was the first one. … I couldn’t believe it. It struck me. But it's not about one incident. It’s about the gun lobbies, the people who — you know, it’s all about money in people’s pockets — the people who argue this and say, "We want our rights to guns." Nobody is trying to take away your guns. If you want to go shoot, you know, whatever, in the woods, that’s fine, but it’s a hobby. If your hobby is [affecting] innocent people being killed all the time, children included, don't you think you should reconsider the lack of restrictions placed on your hobby?
Hold on just one moment, Ms. Handler. Hobby? Owning a gun is a hobby? I would like to take the time to respond to this ludicrous statement by one of Hollywood’s “funny” gals.
Ms. Handler, in the United States of America, we have something called “rights.” The right to free speech and freedom of the press are two (which is why you get to say stupid things and no one can throw you in jail). The right to keep and bear arms is another. Those are what we call rights.
But what, Ms. Handler, is a right? “A moral, ethical, or legal principle considered as an underlying cause of truth, justice, morality, or ethics.”