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I doubt it.Does the releasing of felons early stop under a Republican President? Is there a link giving this data, seems interesting.
No offense, but I can't respond to what you wrote because I can't put a precise meaning on what you are saying.There’s maybe 3 cases in 50 years of a mass murderer NOT being stopped because he was confronted by a good guy with a gun.
Makes you wonder, with all these guns in the public domain, all of the supposed heroic gunmen among us, why is our crime rate so high?
I don't believe I've ever contested the natural right to which you refer. I simply reject that it is absolute.
Because there were already too many guns in circulation?Makes me wonder, when guns were banned in Chicago, why did we have so much gun crime?
I can't respond without some context.Are you sure you've never contested it?
When I said the following.....
It exists independent of a militia. Independent of a constitution.
You said.....
Well, there we have it, what I bolded big.
Guns are your religion and we should take your instructions from God on faith. What a crock.
Cease with the dopey name-calling. It adds nothing to the conversation.Not my job to educate every Leftard. Follow me if you wish to learn more about current and historical world events.
You should send this message to Commie Kim's ass kisser.Come get us commie
Well said, particularly your summation which I bolded in red.The OP is correct in pointing out that contemporary interpretations of the 2nd Amendment as guaranteeing an almost absolute individual right to buy and bear modern firearms are in fact really extremely modern and problematic interpretations.
It is true that the 2nd Amendment was the special product of a special time in early American society. It was specifically premised on the assumption that “well regulated militia” — something now mostly replaced by police forces and the military and no longer existing independently — were absolutely necessary.
The historical development of our country was rather unique in this respect. Alternative interpretations of the 2nd are possible, and “originalist” interpretations of the 2nd Amendment’s meaning are certainly possible. Furthermore, the “right of the people” is not the same as “the right of every individual.” The history and scope of “incorporation” of the 2nd amendment is another area that may be open to challenge in the states, as traditionally wide discretion in regulating rights to carry were historically allowed.
The the right “to bear arms” does not now apply to bazookas and Stinger missiles. They are extremely regulated and “afringed” by law. My point is that different Supreme Court rulings (especially if society itself were less divided on this issue) might accept very different interpretations of the 2nd Amendment. Another interpretation might even limit civilians bearing arms to slow single shot or bolt action weapons.
I am not pushing any specific alternative interpretation; I could live with any if I thought our nation was more mature and less likely to tear itself apart over this and similar political “wedge” issues. I think the 2nd could be usefully amended so that at least registration and “regulation” were specifically encouraged. But for many reasons this will obviously not happen in the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, we are stuck with a 2nd Amendment wording which was admirable in its original idealism, moving and under certain conditions potentially useful, is also clearly confusing … because it is the product of a very different time:
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
I can't respond without some context.
Point me to where this was written, and I'll promise an honest answer.
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Okay, I'll confess I butchered that one.The Second Amendment Was A Failure From The Start, And Should Have Been Repealed 200 Years Ago
No it isn't. Furthermore, the term "tied to" is meaningless. Yes it is, that's what the prefatory clause does, states the reason/purpose for the 2ndA. Did they not teach grammar where you went to school. Someone call Betsy and report this travesty. Using twisted grammar to deny the...
Asking people to educate them on the last 50 years of history adds nothing to the discussion either. Commie.Cease with the dopey name-calling. It adds nothing to the conversation.
Okay, I'll confess I butchered that one.
I was too in a hurry to condemn the faith element.
Bbbbut bbbut it's all those people from somewhere else that are the problem. Chicago would be "mostly peaceful" if not for Indiana.Makes me wonder, when guns were banned in Chicago, why did we have so much gun crime?
In good time, your sentiments will become just another turd amongst the rubble of backwards thinking.Stop being a commie gun banner. Come get us.
I’m so old I remember when women were allowed to actually win in womens sporting events.In good time, your sentiments will become just another turd amongst the rubble of backwards thinking.
Do you remember when the world was flat, when women were raped on pretense of finding the devil's mark, when libertarian nonsense permitted child labor, when women couldn't vote, when black people were chattels and beat like mules?
Btw, I don't ban guns, I simply propose that we handle them with respect.
As for your childish tough guy act, as one who did his time in hell, I'm not impressed. Quit showing your ass.
Commie babbling gun banner claims the world is flat and wants to rape women with birth marks.In good time, your sentiments will become just another turd amongst the rubble of backwards thinking.
Do you remember when the world was flat, when women were raped on pretense of finding the devil's mark, when libertarian nonsense permitted child labor, when women couldn't vote, when black people were chattels and beat like mules?
Btw, I don't ban guns, I simply propose that we handle them with respect.
As for your childish tough guy act, as one who did his time in hell, I'm not impressed. Quit showing your ass.
Unfortunately, the founding fathers were very naive with their Right to Bear Arms intentions. They didn't bank on the the lack of brain power of future generations. What a cluster fuck the 2'nd Amendment has turned out to be. It's like the Right Wing want banned abortions to have more kids in schools to gun down.
