Dec 27 2012: I did not mean to pose my response as an insult to you. I apologize. I read your point and will concede that I vehemently disagree with everything you said and that any debate at this point would really be pointless. We don't all have to agree with what our constitution says that's the beauty of our constitution.
Dec 27 2012: My conclusion is a comparison to the first amendment and particularly the portion of it which protects freedom of religion. Re-read my point and you will find it is quite clear for people that have a very basic understanding of the constitution.
There is already restrictions on weapons and the state keeps infringing on these rights even though the second amendment specifically says this is unlawful. I am not sure why compromise is mentioned when it comes to our rights. We don't compromise on the freedom of speech do we? Why should people be able to pick and choose which amendment can be compromised? Our rights are in the constitution and if you want them changed then you must change the constitution, very simple, no compromise.
Dec 27 2012: So, Faisel, with this logic then it would be acceptable to say that we can ban Mormonism or Scientology as they weren't around when the constitution was written. Look at in in these terms and you see how they are taking away our liberties.
Dec 27 2012: Your argument extremely collapses instantly because fully automatic weapons have been illegal for the citizenry to own since around 1936. As far as SEMI-automatic weapons I would like to hear your argument. Be sure to google the difference before posting so we can have an intelligent debate.
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A reply on Conversation: The time is NOW for people to stand up and say 'No More Assault Weapons" and not wait for the government to legislate the change.
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A comment on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
A comment on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
There is already restrictions on weapons and the state keeps infringing on these rights even though the second amendment specifically says this is unlawful. I am not sure why compromise is mentioned when it comes to our rights. We don't compromise on the freedom of speech do we? Why should people be able to pick and choose which amendment can be compromised? Our rights are in the constitution and if you want them changed then you must change the constitution, very simple, no compromise.
A reply on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
A reply on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?