The false-equivalence tagline ” ‘gun nuts’ on both sides of the debate,” plus the Hunter S. Thompson wannabe photo should have been warning enough, but I went ahead and read Dan Baum’s article (“The Great Gun-Rights Divide,” HCN 5/26/14). It didn’t fail to disappoint. While not nearly as amusing as Thompson’s gonzo journalism, it was just as self-centered – almost narcissistic – and mostly about his personal experiences with the media. We’re supposed to be surprised that he didn’t get a “fair hearing” on Piers Morgan or Chris Hayes? That morning talk shows are vapid? Why are you wasting space on this drivel?
David Strip
Llaves, New Mexico
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Wannabe gonzo drivel.
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