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Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by BrokenCircles
Really? Because its not happened before in history has it?
The UK is open for the taking. Almost any nation could invade and have their way with you if it weren't for countries like the US having your backs.
Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by HelenConway
Again, this is not directed at you.
Its a counter argument for those across the pond who wish to tell people in the US that they shouldn't have a right that is guaranteed in our countries constitution.
Because we earned that right by kicking your bloody butts.
Originally posted by txinfidel
Why do I say this? Because a common theme on ATS is for some of them to but heads with us Americans who fought the british and won independence when they tried to take our guns away.
Yet some still persist that we should not have a right to bear arms. Even though they live in another country across the pond and have no clue as to the ways of American life.
Brits, you should not have a right to free speech, because all you do with your free speech is criticize americans over our right to bear arms, which is the only reason you or anyone else for that matter still has a right to free speech.
I say that you brits should relinquish your right to free speech just as you did your right to bear arms. Or just butt out.
Fair enough?
Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by HelenConway
Again, this is not directed at you.
Its a counter argument for those across the pond who wish to tell people in the US that they shouldn't have a right that is guaranteed in our countries constitution.
Because we earned that right by kicking your bloody butts.
Whatever might have happened in a war more than two centuries ago has absolutely nothing to do with it. If we argue on that "we beat you in a war" basis, we could deny the right of free speech to people of any nation that's lost a war against any of us, at any time. And if we do that, then where do you think that will lead?
Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by JustMike
We don't have to agree, but I will defend your right to say it.
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Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by HelenConway
I usually dont carry. But I have one to protect from home invasion etc which is quite common in these parts. Sometimes I bring one in the car with me, just in case something goes down.
But yes, during the revolutionary war, the Brits did try to get us to disarm. It never happened though.
Originally posted by LesMisanthrope
Most of the Constitution is influenced by British thought. The Magna Carta, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Edward Coke, William Blackstone—without these influences, the US would still be in the dark ages.
Perhaps respect should be given where it's due.
Originally posted by alldaylong
Originally posted by txinfidel
reply to post by HelenConway
I usually dont carry. But I have one to protect from home invasion etc which is quite common in these parts. Sometimes I bring one in the car with me, just in case something goes down.
But yes, during the revolutionary war, the Brits did try to get us to disarm. It never happened though.
Point of order. During The War Of Independence, both sides where "Brit's" The inhabitants of the 13 Colonies where British Subjects.