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In reply to the discussion: What Civil Rights are you willing to give up? [View all]marym625
(17,997 posts)84. Never had one. never will.
I had one pointed at my head when raped. But I will never own a gun.
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It wouldn't hurt to reword the 2A. The interpretation has been so perverted already
world wide wally
Nov 2014
#37
I know we can do better than that. That is the way it is attempted to be interpreted now...
world wide wally
Nov 2014
#98
And in most of those countries, people are still able to own (some form of) firearms.
nomorenomore08
Dec 2014
#165
But let's stow the dramatic 'if it would stop a bombing' rhetoric and look at the fact that the FBI
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2014
#71
Shamefully authoritarian and fundamentally cowardly perspectives from my point of view.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#108
No, I believe typing stuff on the Internet is expressing my thoughts, as to your reality
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#123
Yes, are you not the one that is more than happy to trade away your (and everyone else's) rights
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#134
That freedom of movement is taken by Due Process through the 5th Amendment.
NutmegYankee
Nov 2014
#46
The civil liberty in your example is the right to equal protection under the law
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#122
I can't think of any civil right that isn't an example of the right to equal protection
Major Nikon
Nov 2014
#125
EXACTLY! This is why we fight for civil rights (access) for all. Logic dictates it!
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#127
Civil liberties are and always have been up for debate and always should be
Major Nikon
Dec 2014
#129
americans have demonstrated that they will give up any right in exchange for a promise of safety.
Warren Stupidity
Nov 2014
#39
I, for one, welcome the increased power and control of our new authoritarian fascist overlords.
Zorra
Nov 2014
#42
though unrealistic, it would be the second - otherwise, keep the rest.
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2014
#100
It would require other massive changes which many wouldn't accept - which is why it is unrealistic.
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2014
#102
I think I have already given up my right to party, despite the fight to obtain it.
logosoco
Nov 2014
#103
3rd Amendment. I'm willing to quarter soldiers in my house if necessary.
True Blue Door
Dec 2014
#130
The government already has the power to strictly regulate the ownership of guns
hack89
Dec 2014
#157
The material question is: what are you willing to organize to accomplish?
struggle4progress
Dec 2014
#159
You should not give up your civil rights! Then they win, never ever give up!
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2014
#164