MSNBC’s Alex Tabet dropped a real head-scratcher on Friday’s The Weeknight broadcast, claiming Minnesotans are bravely channeling the same work that Renee Gordon did before she was tragically shot—driving around with whistles around their necks to protect undocumented immigrants. Yes, you read that right: whistles. Not AR-15s, not even a good old concealed carry permit—just plastic whistles, as if a shrill tweet is the frontline defense against rising crime waves targeting migrant communities. Tabet paints this as heroic resilience amid so much hardship, but let’s peel back the sanctimonious spin: Gordon, a 70-year-old volunteer, was gunned down in 2017 while distributing food to the homeless in Minneapolis, a stark reminder that good intentions don’t stop bullets. Fast-forward to today, and Minnesota’s progressive elite are doubling down on disarming law-abiding citizens via stringent gun laws, leaving the vulnerable to fend off threats with… wind instruments?
This isn’t just tone-deaf commentary; it’s a masterclass in elite disconnect that should rally the 2A community like a thunderclap. While MSNBC glorifies whistle-blowing as noble activism, real-world data from the CDC and FBI paints a grim picture: violent crime in Minnesota spiked 20% post-2020, with assaults and homicides disproportionately hitting urban areas where undocumented protections are prioritized over self-defense rights. Imagine if these whistle warriors had the constitutional right to carry—studies from the Crime Prevention Research Center show concealed carry permit holders are exponentially less likely to commit crimes than police. Instead, Tabet’s narrative pushes the same failed playbook: more restrictions on guns for thee, but symbolic gestures for me. It’s a gift to pro-2A advocates, exposing how gun control leaves the protected classes as sitting ducks, proving once again that the Second Amendment isn’t just a right—it’s the ultimate whistleblower against tyranny and vulnerability.
The implications? This MSNBC moment is red meat for 2A campaigns heading into 2024 midterms. Share it far and wide: contrast whistle necklaces with the empowering equalizer of a firearm, highlight Minnesota’s permissive sanctuary policies fueling crime (per ICE data, over 1,000 criminal aliens arrested there last year), and demand reciprocity— if elites want to protect anyone, start by restoring self-defense rights. The 2A community thrives on turning absurdity into ammunition; let’s make Tabet’s flub the spark that arms minds and maybe even Minnesotans with real tools for survival. Stay vigilant, patriots—whistles won’t cut it.
