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multigraincracker

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4. Many times, too many times

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:04 AM

Apr 2023

it is enforced according to the color of one’s skin or gender. It was written for old White men and still is.

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I Support the Second Amendment [View all] Pototan Apr 2023 OP

RW gun nuts have a libertarian interpretation no_hypocrisy Apr 2023 #1

Here's an excellent song about the 2a to help remember it: ramen Apr 2023 #2

Read this book... Sancho Apr 2023 #3

The reality in the 18th century multigraincracker Apr 2023 #5

Many times, too many times multigraincracker Apr 2023 #4

I just say I interpret the 2A as originally intended by the founding fathers BubbaJoe Apr 2023 #6

I don't believe that the Second Amendment RocRizzo55 Apr 2023 #7

Good point. Seinan Sensei Apr 2023 #16

I want a stinger for deer hunting. The Jungle 1 Apr 2023 #18

I support the Second Amendment.... lastlib Apr 2023 #8

The Electoral College isn't the problem... it's the cap of 435 reps Model35mech Apr 2023 #11

Can you imagine the yowling from the GOP? plimsoll Apr 2023 #20

Yes, I CAN imagine the YOWLING!!!! Model35mech Apr 2023 #25

Funny how they always skip over that part COL Mustard Apr 2023 #9

Up voted Glaisne Apr 2023 #31

Ask a gun-humper how many commas there are in the 2nd amendment. lastlib Apr 2023 #10

Agreed. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2023 #14

You may actually be able to solve story problems. plimsoll Apr 2023 #21

The use of old english makes is difficult to interperate The Grand Illuminist Apr 2023 #12

Careful there. plimsoll Apr 2023 #22

That's essentially retired Justice John Paul Steven's argument. paleotn Apr 2023 #13

Since there are so many spectacular misinterpretations, deadly misinterpretations, I support its... NNadir Apr 2023 #15

Good Luck Pototan Apr 2023 #27

I'm an old man. I've seen many "impossible" things happen. If this country survives... NNadir Apr 2023 #29

I'm also an idealist Pototan Apr 2023 #32

The NRA has the Second posted in their lobby in DC. The Jungle 1 Apr 2023 #17

Thank you JanLip Apr 2023 #19

Times change Glaisne Apr 2023 #23

My exact feelings Pototan Apr 2023 #28

in a nutshell, i believe "the people" here is meant as a collective, not "each person". unblock Apr 2023 #24

The GOP does not care about the 2A. It just a tool to terrorize and control the populace. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #26

What's the point in arguing with someone about the meaning? Kaleva Apr 2023 #30

The only way to change SCOTUS Pototan Apr 2023 #33

Do you really think you can change the mind of a 'gun nut'? Kaleva Apr 2023 #34

Elections are about the 8% of persuadables Pototan Apr 2023 #35

So when you ask a gun nut to recite the 2nd Amendment... Kaleva Apr 2023 #38

A gun nut is... Pototan Apr 2023 #39

I wont quibble with your definition Kaleva Apr 2023 #40

Thanks Pototan Apr 2023 #41

Forgive me; I think I understand your sentiment, but snot Apr 2023 #36

I respect your opinion... Pototan Apr 2023 #37