Benchmade exposure. What is your take? - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T10:35:14Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/benchmade-exposure-what-is-your-take?feed=yes&xn_auth=noPart of me is much more amuse…tag:iknifecollector.com,2019-04-16:3181080:Comment:15917202019-04-16T00:30:23.426Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Part of me is much more amused by this than I'd ever expected to be, part of me is disappointed by the money in politics aspect of it. </p>
<p>It's interesting that there is such a huge overlap in the "Don't Tread On Me (DTOM)" group (who are pretty thoroughly 2A supporters) and those supporting law enforcement & military. It's noteworthy because the actual "treading" in most individual instances won't be done by politicians, but by members of law enforcement & military. These…</p>
<p>Part of me is much more amused by this than I'd ever expected to be, part of me is disappointed by the money in politics aspect of it. </p>
<p>It's interesting that there is such a huge overlap in the "Don't Tread On Me (DTOM)" group (who are pretty thoroughly 2A supporters) and those supporting law enforcement & military. It's noteworthy because the actual "treading" in most individual instances won't be done by politicians, but by members of law enforcement & military. These internally contradictory positions are the definition of cognitive dissonance. The tensions created by this cognitive dissonance are the whole reason this has been making a splash, because really in so many ways, it's just business as usual.</p>
<p>This cognitive dissonance has existed for a long time, & the Benchmade stories just brought that to the fore. The stories will be effectively forgotten, the weird tensions will continue largely uninterrupted, & Benchmade will continue exerting political influence in the form of financial contributions, probably mostly to Democrats, just like so many other companies located in & near Portland, OR -- but only because it's a thoroughly Blue area. I don't know this for a fact, but I'm guessing they would be supporting Republicans if they were in a Red area, if that makes anyone feel any better -- though in my opinion, it shouldn't.</p>
<p>I really don't mean to offend anyone, but it seems really hard not to when discussing something inherently political. And really, the whole reason this has been a story is the politics involved -- it's inherent to the story. Still, I'm glad someone else brought it up. :)</p> As far as I am concerned, the…tag:iknifecollector.com,2019-04-15:3181080:Comment:15917072019-04-15T19:13:00.062ZSteve Scheuerman (Manx)https://iknifecollector.com/profile/SteveScheuerman
<p>As far as I am concerned, they had the tools and manpower to assist the police in something that was going to be done anyway. They performed a community service when asked, and legally destroyed items that the police asked them to do. Great company supporting their local law enforcement, and a whole bunch of gun nuts getting bent out of shape for absolutely no reason. For those folks now boycotting Benchmade, message me, and I will give you my address so that you can dispose of this…</p>
<p>As far as I am concerned, they had the tools and manpower to assist the police in something that was going to be done anyway. They performed a community service when asked, and legally destroyed items that the police asked them to do. Great company supporting their local law enforcement, and a whole bunch of gun nuts getting bent out of shape for absolutely no reason. For those folks now boycotting Benchmade, message me, and I will give you my address so that you can dispose of this despicable company's products in a safe way!</p>
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<p>Way to go Benchmade! Any company that supports their local law enforcement like this deserves kudos!</p>