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Who is "we"?We own guns, and we participate in the democratic process.
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Who is "we"?We own guns, and we participate in the democratic process.
Yes, "a well regulated militia" seems to me a pretty obvious reference to requiring armed citizens to serve in the army.I speculate that the Constitution's authors believed
they were clear.
Those of us who own guns & participate in the democratic process.Who is "we"?
So, a minority of adult Americans.Those of us who own guns & participate in the democratic process.
We are many.
The argument of obviousness is never compelling.Yes, "a well regulated militia" seems to me a pretty obvious...
The 2nd Amendment offers the well regulated militia" as....reference to requiring armed citizens to serve in the army.
But I can see how people who wanted both to own firearms and avoid serving in the army would argue otherwise out of simple self preservation and personal investment.
So you say.So, a minority of adult Americans.
Of course; as long as one is White, wealthy and politically mainstream, being a minority can be an enormous perk.So you say.
I'm OK being in a minority regarding many factors.
You.sure.do.live.in.a.world.of.vapid.stereotypes.Of course; as long as one is White, wealthy and politically mainstream, being a minority can be an enormous perk.
Don't be so harsh on yourself, some of your traits are very non stereotypical for a Scotsman.You.sure.do.live.in.a.world.of.vapid.stereotypes.
The argument of obviousness is never compelling.
It's nothing more than "I believe".
The 2nd Amendment offers the well regulated militia" as
the basis for the text that follows, ie, gun ownership rights.
It does not require military service. Moreover, the 13th
Amendment specifically prohibits involuntary servitude,
which conscription is (something government is currently
in denial of).
If you were really a libertarian, you'd oppose compulsory
military service.
I don't think the original intention is being preserved.Do you feel that the original intent of the second amendment still holds true today? Do you feel that the founding fathers would feel the same today that they did when they drafted the constitution? Just curious.
To answer that question yes, one would have to believe that the intent was to insure a militia or militias could be formed.Do you feel that the original intent of the second amendment still holds true today?
Do you see any problem with this?Texans will soon be able to carry handguns in public without obtaining licenses or training after the state's Republican governor on Wednesday signed a permitless carry gun bill into law.Texas' GOP governor signs permit-free gun carrying legislation - CNNPolitics
The measure approved by Gov. Greg Abbott allows individuals 21 and older who can legally possess firearms in the state to carry handguns in public places without permits. The legislation is set to go into effect in September.
In signing HB 1927 into law, Texas joins a handful of other conservative-led states that have passed measures this year allowing some form of permitless carry and expanded gun rights at the state level. Democrats and some law enforcement officials in the state say the bill eliminates mandatory firearms training that helps protect the public and also makes it more difficult to determine who is unlawfully carrying a weapon.
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Republican supporters of the permitless carry bill, who often refer to it as "constitutional carry," argue that by removing the licensing requirement, they are removing an artificial barrier to residents' right to bear arms and ensuring more Texans have access to personal protection in public.
Texas already allows citizens to carry rifles openly without licenses. Under current Texas law, residents must have licenses to carry open or concealed handguns. As part of the licensing process, residents must submit a fingerprint, undergo a background check, participate in a training course and pass a shooting proficiency test.
CNN previously reported that five other states -- Iowa, Tennessee, Montana, Utah and Wyoming -- have passed legislation allowing some form of permitless carry this year.
Pride in one's own country and its military is in short supply these days.So many people gun toting folks love to talk about shooting guns and owning military grade weapons, why would they not have pride in serving their country and actually understand the meaning of being a patriot?
What military grade weapons are you referring to?So many people gun toting folks love to talk about shooting guns and owning military grade weapons, why would they not have pride in serving their country and actually understand the meaning of being a patriot?
If that's even true, you can thank the last president for trashing the country. *Worst president in American history has consequencesPride in one's own country and its military is in short supply these days.
I wish I had easy access to military grade weapons. I have to make do with a semi-automatic sporting rifle.What military grade weapons are you referring to?