As you’re well aware, when journalists try and sound intelligent about the topic of guns, some severe embarrassment can ensue. Here’s anot...
As you’re well aware, when journalists try and sound intelligent about the topic of guns, some severe embarrassment can ensue. Here’s another such example…
It all started when a Roll Call politics reporter tweeted a story about a Capitol Police officer who left a gun in a bathroom:
As the ratio mounted, a follow-up tweet was deemed necessary the next day:
Donald Trump Jr. was among those rolling their eyes at the “will fire when the trigger is pulled” line:
And with that, another clarification was in order:
That’s still not cutting it for many:
Maybe a clarification to the clarification of the clarification is in order?
Maybe, as a general rule, journalists should educate themselves about the topics they cover, especially when it comes to guns.