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Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree
The first ten Amendments to our Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
The Second Amendment reads: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Driving is a privilege, gun ownership is a right. It's extremely healthy to exercise one's rights.
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Like I said, I'm not sure thats a healthy viewpoint. Maybe if it was seen as a privilege people would treat them in a different way.
Me and a group of friends were discussing this the other day and an interesting point that was raised was why do people need Automatic and Semi-Auto weapons 'for protection'. Sure I can see why you might feel secure by owning a handgun, be it for firing warning shots or just the 'presence' of a gun being a deterrent but Semi/Auto weapons? Seems over-kill for protection/self defense.
I suppose it does help having an Automatic weapon with a big clip when it comes to mowing down classrooms full of students though?
Here in the UK we have almost gone TOO FAR the opposite direction. Did you know that if someone breaks into your house in the night and you seriously hurt/shoot them you can be sued in the UK? Thats right, someone on YOUR property with the intention of stealing YOUR belongings can SUE YOU if you use unjust/excessive force. Thats bullshit. A famous case -
Life for farmer who shot burglar | UK news | The Guardian