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Jack Lawman · 09-21-2004, 01:09 PM

G.W.,
My sentiments exactly!!!

Even though your last post perfectly outlines the intended purpose of the second ammendment, it is not often you hear this line of reasoning put forth publicly by pro-gun groups. Of course, when they're preaching to the choir (their own membership), it's all "Fear the government that doesn't fear its people". But when targeting anti-gun groups, the message is watered down to, "Sportsmen are free to enjoy all manner of semi-auto firearm"... "I hunt with my AK"... and the like.

I'm not saying that this is a good or bad strategy, just making an observation. My point is that the self-evident truths of the second ammendment kind are a little scary for some, really scary for most.

I often tell people that they should not promote new and stricter gun laws, but they should instead work to repeal the second ammendment at a constitutional level. As opposed as I am to this idea, it's the only position that makes reasonable sense. In order to restrict gun ownwership, you must believe that the second ammendment has outlived its usefelness, the U.S. government is incapable of tyranny, and that all self-evident rights have become self-preserving as well. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I am regularly dismissed as a gun-nut.

I also tell the antis that while they are working to repeal the second ammendment, they should be steadfast in their resolve to prosecute firearms related offenses to the full extent of the law. It escapes me how liberal judges who hate legal firearms ownership, are the first ones to throw out the aggravating factor of a crime (use of a firearm) to get a plea deal in the interest of "justice". If guns are so terrible, why not go full bore after the people that use them in crime? It's freaking AMAZING!!!

Just for the record, I'm a life member of the NRA, volunteer employee, and support their work whole-heartedly.

Jack

09-21-2004, 01:09 PM	#20
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	G.W., My sentiments exactly!!! Even though your last post perfectly outlines the intended purpose of the second ammendment, it is not often you hear this line of reasoning put forth publicly by pro-gun groups. Of course, when they're preaching to the choir (their own membership), it's all "Fear the government that doesn't fear its people". But when targeting anti-gun groups, the message is watered down to, "Sportsmen are free to enjoy all manner of semi-auto firearm"... "I hunt with my AK"... and the like. I'm not saying that this is a good or bad strategy, just making an observation. My point is that the self-evident truths of the second ammendment kind are a little scary for some, really scary for most. I often tell people that they should not promote new and stricter gun laws, but they should instead work to repeal the second ammendment at a constitutional level. As opposed as I am to this idea, it's the only position that makes reasonable sense. In order to restrict gun ownwership, you must believe that the second ammendment has outlived its usefelness, the U.S. government is incapable of tyranny, and that all self-evident rights have become self-preserving as well. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I am regularly dismissed as a gun-nut. I also tell the antis that while they are working to repeal the second ammendment, they should be steadfast in their resolve to prosecute firearms related offenses to the full extent of the law. It escapes me how liberal judges who hate legal firearms ownership, are the first ones to throw out the aggravating factor of a crime (use of a firearm) to get a plea deal in the interest of "justice". If guns are so terrible, why not go full bore after the people that use them in crime? It's freaking AMAZING!!! Just for the record, I'm a life member of the NRA, volunteer employee, and support their work whole-heartedly. Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?