IS THE GUN IN THIS AD 'FREE SPEECH'?

free speech:  n  The right to express any opinion in public without censorship or restraint by the government. My tendency to take things literally assumes speech is oral production, but apparently the definition has been expanded to incorporate all kinds of behaviors as well.

Dale Peterson  is a Republican in Alabama who is running for Agricultural Commissioner.  To see his political ad, click here.

OK, if you've seen his ad, it would be nice to share your opinions of it.  I will share mine.  He throws a rifle over his shoulder and states, "We take no prisoners."  Since when does the Agricultural Commissioner 'take prisoners'?  The ad sounds like he is talking about 'the powerful position the job is', spoken with this very authoritative voice after he speaks of having been in the Marines, and sounded angry and antagonistic to me.  It is my impression that this faction of the Republican party is threatening our Constitution, our democracy, and sounds more vigilante than usual non-violent appointments such as the Agricultural Commissioner would encourage.

Does he really believe he can prove that electing him will save three lost farms a day?  He, in my opinion, has not discussed the real reasons those farms are closing down.  If he is a Republican, then he has been supporting the agricultural conglomerates that are putting the little farms out of business. However, it is unlikely the Alabama voters will all hear the truth and will be encouraged by the power he exudes.