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originally posted by: kruphix
a reply to: TinkerHaus
The 2nd amendment gives you no right to fight against the United States Government...if you do that, by definition of the Constitution, you are a traitor.
originally posted by: Sunwolf
But,but,but you really think the average redneck should have world killing anti-matter weapons?I suppose Joe sixpack should have photon torpedoes?Think of the children!!!!
originally posted by: Fylgje
originally posted by: Sunwolf
But,but,but you really think the average redneck should have world killing anti-matter weapons?I suppose Joe sixpack should have photon torpedoes?Think of the children!!!!
Average rednecks aren't responsible for most violent crime. They are also not responsible for most corporate fraud. Put the blame where it belongs. You are using an untrue stereotype of rednecks. Most are very clever, respectful people.
That's what anti-Americans want; A disarmed public, because they think it would make their agenda easier. lol
Why are so many foreigners so concerned over my right to own guns? Why are liberals so quick to hand over their rights? Why do we even care about what a microscopic minority thinks about one of our amendments? The amendment will not change and people will always be able to own guns, even assault weapons. It's American. Maybe Europe would be better for people who don't want the rights that so many have fought and died for here in America?
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: macman
...common sense gun control??
Thomas Jefferson would think that was an oxymoron.
originally posted by: Indigo5
Thus we have the right to free speech and yet we can not shout "fire" in a crowded theater for own amusement.
We have the right of freedom of assembly, but we can not arbitrarily gather friends to block roadways.
I am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment and can at the same time say without reservation that those who demand no oversight or regulation what-so-ever of gun ownership damage the credibility of the rational gun owners.
originally posted by: Indigo5
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: macman
...common sense gun control??
Thomas Jefferson would think that was an oxymoron.
"All natural rights may be abridged or modified in their exercise by law." --Thomas Jefferson: Official Opinion, 1790.
"No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms within his own lands or tenements." --Thomas Jefferson: Draft Va. Constitution with (his note) added, 1776.
All rights are subject to regulation and law.
Thus we have the right to free speech and yet we can not shout "fire" in a crowded theater for own amusement.
We have the right of freedom of assembly, but we can not arbitrarily gather friends to block roadways.
I am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment and can at the same time say without reservation that those who demand no oversight or regulation what-so-ever of gun ownership damage the credibility of the rational gun owners.
And Thomas Jefferson would agree.
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." - Thomas Jefferson
I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson
"The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson (quoting 18th century criminologist Cesare Beccaria)
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." - Thomas Jefferson