Mister Rogers was, in addition to being a fierce advocate for children, was a staunch advocate for labor, helping us to understand the work we all do as expressions of mutual care, of love.  While workers have struggled for centuries seeking recognition and justice for their labor (“the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle”), perhaps Mister Rogers’ vision can help us understand the love that our collective labors are so that, as a society, we can collectively show some love to labor. 

The gun is the tool for denying others the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.And we can see the gun functioning as the tool individuals use to act of their hate of others — and this hate must be seen as a chief passion undermining democracy, the democratic rights of others and all.