Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is facing sharp criticism for her recent, baseless attempt to shift Russian President Vladamir Putin's invasion of Ukraine into a political argument on gun control, reports HuffPost.
On Monday, March 1, the conspiracy theorist lawmaker tweeted a reference to Ukraine's nuclear demilitarization that occurred at the close of the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet Union. "Remember. Ukraine gave up their nukes in exchange for promises of security."
She added, "We see how that turned out. This is why we must NEVER give up our guns to any government."
Remember.
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) March 7, 2022
Ukraine gave up their nukes in exchange for promises of security.
We see how that turned out.
This is why we must NEVER give up our guns to any government.
Almost immediately after Boebert shared the remarks, Twitter users began criticizing her for her claims. One Twitter user slammed Boebert's argument explaining why it's ridiculous to compare firearms to nuclear weaponry.
"Comparing rifles to nukes is an extreme comparison considering that fact individuals can't just walk into their local Walmart or bass pro shop and purchase a nuclear weapon," that user argued.
Comparing rifles to nukes is an extreme comparison considering that fact individuals can’t just walk into their local Walmart or bass pro shop and purchase a nuclear weapon.
— Mushy Sparrow (@Mushy_Sparrow) March 7, 2022
Another user wrote, "Oh my God, how are you not getting this? Two totally separate things. It's like comparing apples to a dragon."
Oh my God, how are you not getting this? Two totally separate things. It’s like comparing apples to a dragon.
— Kerri Palm (@KerriPalm) March 7, 2022
"Does that mean we're all getting nukes?" another Twitter user argued. "We can pile them on a bookshelf behind us in Zoom conferences. Pose with them in Christmas photos. Have shirts that say, 'Over my radioactive body.'"
Does that mean we’re all getting nukes?
— Greg with ✌️ Gs (@GMarty_88) March 7, 2022
We can pile them on a bookshelf behind us in Zoom conferences. Pose with them in Christmas photos. Have shirts that say, “Over my radioactive body.”
Guns don't equal nukes!
— Phyllis Jackson (PJ) (@mngalal) March 7, 2022
What a thoughtful spin!🤪
— Dolores Ponce (@LolaOnThePath) March 7, 2022
Excellent argument for a 5th grader.
— John Loewen (@logitechor) March 7, 2022
Here we go with the "they're after our guns" rant. Is there a list?
— Robin Bannks (@RobinBannks) March 7, 2022
Because guns and nukes are so much alike. Got it.
— Chuck Clarke (@ChuckinTucson) March 7, 2022
Guns and nukes are 2 different things.
— Sharon Blum (@dueblum49) March 7, 2022
