"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
I think the guy in the video misses the point, or at least is over thinking it. If the second amendment were about the right of the militia it would have said "the right of the militia to bear arms."
Excellent point. I think his intentions were good but lacking in explanation. Probably because he gets less than five minutes on a localized news station.
It comes from the natural right to self preservation. In my mind, the most basic of rights. But I appreciate the argument he is making and I believe he means well.
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Titanheart 9 years, 1 month ago
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
I think the guy in the video misses the point, or at least is over thinking it. If the second amendment were about the right of the militia it would have said "the right of the militia to bear arms."
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Razorback 9 years, 1 month ago
Excellent point. I think his intentions were good but lacking in explanation. Probably because he gets less than five minutes on a localized news station.
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Titanheart 9 years, 1 month ago
It's a shame. Public school should start with The Constitution.
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Razorback 9 years, 1 month ago
Indeed. Public school doesn't even start with education anymore.
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Chet_Manly 9 years, 1 month ago
It comes from the natural right to self preservation. In my mind, the most basic of rights. But I appreciate the argument he is making and I believe he means well.
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Paladin 9 years, 1 month ago
Bingo!
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