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Originally Posted by tomjonesBT33
The 2nd amendment was written over 200 years ago due to "the lingering resentment over the widespread efforts of the British to confiscate the colonists' firearms at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War." (source Wikipedia)
Honestly - does anyone here seriously feel that at some point in their life they'll need to need to take up arms against a foreign invader?? Tell me why an individual really needs to be able to own gun. Home invasion? A baseball bat will do. Protect yourself at a shootout in the Walmart parking lot? There wouldn't be a shootout if individuals weren't allowed to own guns.
It's completely dumbfounding how selfish so many conservatives are because they prioritize their individual 'rights' above the greater good. Above the safety of innocent children.
Society is about compromise. Everyone needs to give a little to make things work and make things better for all. No one should expect to get what they want 100% of the time.
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Ask the citizens of Australia or Cuba that question. I'm sure you'd get a mouthful. The second amendment was written for BOTH foreign AND domestic invaders (…
which could be an assault from your own government). There's a reason the U.S. is the last true free society, and that's because, as a people, we have a means of defense.
You are naive as hell if you think a baseball bat is going to do anything for you. It's apparent you are anti-2A, but this country was founded using firearms. It's engrained in the culture of this country.
….and stop blaming guns and gun owners for that tragedy in Texas. Disgusting!