The perceived threat is the military in the grand scheme of things, NOT Joe Schmoe who became excessively upset his boyfriend/girllfriend, or even extremist group personnel. Is Joe a threat? Of course, but not as large as a threat as the government entity trying to care for me.
30 people can do massive damage to an area when the citizens do not have the same weapons and tactical knowledge when they themselves are highly trained and capable. — Obscuration
Is Joe a threat? Of course, but not as large as a threat as the government entity trying to care for me. — Obscuration
the point is that the citizens should be able to fight the military if the need occur, — Obscuration
You all ought to burn that constitution too. It's an awful document. — StreetlightX
hat exactly about the Constitution do you find fault with? — Noah Te Stroete
But a specific discussion is beyond this thread. — StreetlightX
One of the Supremes described the claim that Amendment II means everyone has a right to own a gun as "Stupidity". — Bitter Crank
They were priviliged white men with no clue as to how the world worked, — Benkei
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