Idiots on Gub Appreciation Day

Daniel Politi has a Slate article about stupid people with gubs:

As thousands of pro-gun activists held rallies across the United States, accidental shootings at three different guns shows illustrated the obvious: being around lots of people carrying firearms can be dangerous. The Associated Press compiled reports from North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio:

In Raleigh, a shotgun went off as the owner was taking it out of its case at a security checkpoint, injuring three people. In Indianapolis, a 54-year-old man appears to have accidentally shot himself in the hand as he was leaving a gun show. In Ohio, a dealer was checking out a purchase when he pulled the trigger by accident and injured his friend. Although he had removed the magazine from the weapon, a round remained in the chamber.

Meanwhile, thousands of pro-gun advocates gathered in state capitals to “send a loud and clear message to Congress and President Obama” against gun control. Organized by a Washington-based Republican consulting firm called Political Media, the rally came days after President Obama unveiled new proposals for gun control. Gun Appreciation Day is modeled after the Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day of last summer, when thousands lined up for chicken sandwiches to show their opposition to marriage equality, reports CBS News.

Rico says he's unclear on the connection (probably the management) of fast-food chicken to gay marriage, but he is clear on the connection (alas) between gubs and idiots...