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In reply to the discussion: OK - So let's say we repeal the second amendment. [View all]jaysunb
(11,856 posts)66. Well, maybe so...but
The stature itself has been perverted. Period.
The founders could not have forseen the 300 million population and the "militia" is more commonly known today as the National Guard.
This new reading is less than 30 years old. It's a perversion of the original intent.
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Perversion? How would ammunition not fall under the umbrella of "arms"? nt
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jul 2012
#65
A couple of generations down the line will curse your name for demolishing what was
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2012
#41
many people believe there is no solution possible because there is no solution in sight.
LanternWaste
Jul 2012
#63
'Cause WW1 proved bolt action rifles are incapable of killing large numbers of people.
Ready4Change
Jul 2012
#15
Funny but I just had a discussion with my son in law about the proper use of the terms ...
spin
Jul 2012
#59
Yeah, but Andy would be smart enough to keep Barney's battery in his pocket along with the bullet.
Fumesucker
Jul 2012
#29
What's To Keep The King Of England From Coming Into Your House And Pushing You Around?
ChoppinBroccoli
Jul 2012
#22
"Allow people handguns with short magazines and bolt action rifles." stopped reading there
JVS
Jul 2012
#27
Actually, it'd be as simple as classing guns along with any other sort of property
Scootaloo
Jul 2012
#32
Gee, if they're fine, upstanding, law-abiding citizens wouldn't the owners turn them in?
baldguy
Jul 2012
#47
If the law changes, and they don't turn their weapons in, they've made themselves criminals.
baldguy
Jul 2012
#54