Do Americans need weapons?

[rupol2000]

Our Supreme Court has consistently held that the 2nd amendment is not connected to any military service and is, in fact, and individual right.

But this is a lie. The Second Amendment states the right to bear arms along with the right to militia and rebel against the feds. These things are related

 

[WinterBorn]

Both of my divorces were expensive. But because I gave them almost everything.

You know why divorces are so expensive, right? Because it is worth it.

 

[WinterBorn]

But this is a lie. The Second Amendment states the right to bear arms along with the right to militia and rebel against the feds. These things are related

You say it is a lie. But our highest court has consistently ruled that the 2nd amendment is an individual right, not a collective one. And that it is not connected to any requirement for military or militia service.

So it is the word of 9 judges who are constitutional scholars against what you say. I know which prevails.

 

[rupol2000]

You say it is a lie. But our highest court has consistently ruled that the 2nd amendment is an individual right, not a collective one. And that it is not connected to any requirement for military or militia service.

So it is the word of 9 judges who are constitutional scholars against what you say. I know which prevails.

This is a political decision that is against the constitution.

 

[WinterBorn]

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This is a political decision that is against the constitution.

I am fully aware of what the 2nd Amendment says.

The first part of the sentence, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state," does speak to a need for a militia. But, as history and many other documents show, this militia would be armed citizens in time of need. Not a standing army.

The second part is not dependent on the first part. The statement "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

 

[rupol2000]

The first part of the sentence, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state," does speak to a need for a militia. But, as history and many other documents show, this militia would be armed citizens in time of need. Not a standing army.

Nobody talked about the regular army, but it must be organized and trained

The second part is not dependent on the first part.

nonsense

 

[Stryder50]

What those ignorant of history (such as OP?) fail to realize is that in the period from first settlement in North America by Europeans up to only the past century or so, those living in rural areas had to deal with both four legged and two legged varmints.

Four legged could include bear, wolf, large cat(puma), and even none legged such as rattle snake. Arms(weapons) of one sort or another helped increase one's chance of survivng an attack.

Two legged sorts could be the occasional roving criminal sorts and on occasions also tribes/war bands of local natives~"first peoples"~Indians, ... Again arms(weapons) would prove helpful in defense. Local militias were often "organized" to deal with these potential threats, and later also for a more military purpose. At time of the War of Independence, many local militias were left over from a couple decades prior and their use in the French and Indian Wars.

There was no "9-1-1" to call for help in 1775.

 

[Stryder50]

Nobody talked about the regular army, but it must be organized and trained




nonsense

Define your concept of "organized and trained" in context of 1775, please.

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

What those ignorant of history (such as OP?) fail to realize is that in the period from first settlement in North America by Europeans up to only the past century or so, those living in rural areas had to deal with both four legged and two legged varmints.

Four legged could include bear, wolf, large cat(puma), and even none legged such as rattle snake. Arms(weapons) of one sort or another helped increase one's chance of survivng an attack.

Two legged sorts could be the occasional roving criminal sorts and on occasions also tribes/war bands of local natives~"first peoples"~Indians, ... Again arms(weapons) would prove helpful in defense. Local militias were often "organized" to deal with these potential threats, and later also for a more military purpose. At time of the War of Independence, many local militias were left over from a couple decades prior and their use in the French and Indian Wars.

There was no "9-1-1" to call for help in 1775.

The Second Amendment Means We Have a Duty to Eliminate Looters and Gangs With Hunting Rifles

The reason the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill were so bloody for the British was the superior marksmanship of the Patriots, who had hunted all their lives. That shooting-gallery nightmare paralyzed British offense for the next eight years.

 

[Woodznutz]

1) Most suicides without guns are unsuccessful.

2) The main problem with Japan is that they do not view Suicide as a sin.

1. Most choose guns because they are so successful (even women).

2. Suicide isn't a sin.

 

[hadit]

But this is a lie. The Second Amendment states the right to bear arms along with the right to militia and rebel against the feds. These things are related

Where did you get your law degree?

 

[Woodznutz]

The Second Amendment Means We Have a Duty to Eliminate Looters and Gangs With Hunting Rifles

The reason the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill were so bloody for the British was the superior marksmanship of the Patriots, who had hunted all their lives. That shooting-gallery nightmare paralyzed British offense for the next eight years.

The British were told to "fire at will". Unfortunately they couldn't tell who Will was so they got their butts shot off.

 

[Otis Mayfield]

Both of my divorces were expensive. But because I gave them almost everything.

You know why divorces are so expensive, right? Because it is worth it.

Psychologists say PTSD from divorce is the worst.

I believe it.

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

The British were told to "fire at will". Unfortunately they couldn't tell who Will was so they got their butts shot off.

Good Will Hunting

Patriots won't fire until Whites have eyes. There are things behind the scenes that Americans are not allowed to see.

 

[Atticus Finch]

I need all 22 of my weapons.The reasons are because #1 it is a right guaranteed by the 2A and #2 it's nobody's business.

 

[Open Bolt]

Weapons are of little use except murder and suicide.

Nonsense. They are used for hunting, self defense, and competition sport.

Firearms are very dangerous and unnecessary toys.

Yes. Just like seatbelts and fire extinguishers.

I guess sometimes guns are used for self-defense. But too many lives are lost to guns.

If you want to set up a system where suicidal people can temporarily and voluntarily hand over their guns for safekeeping until they get better, that might be worth pursuing.

But people have the right to have guns regardless.

 

[Leweman]

Of course.

 

[miketx]

But this is a lie. The Second Amendment states the right to bear arms along with the right to militia and rebel against the feds. These things are related

No, you are a liar.

 

[Orangecat]

Do Americans need weapons?​

Do Americans need free speech?
Do they need freedom of religion?
Do they need the right to vote?
Silly premise, kid.
The Bill of Rights isn't about what you need, it's about preventing government control over the individual.

 

[Open Bolt]

No, you are a liar.

This term "lie" is really overused on the internet.

An untrue statement could be an honest mistake instead of a lie.