Reply #27: That is what the second amendment is for. [View All]

[drdigi420]

Armed resistance to the govt, if necessary.

Our forefathers realized that all govts have the tendancy towards fascism, and wanted to make sure that the citizenry had the ability to revolt, knowing that the threat of an armed uprising of the people would be another of the ingenious checks and balances built into the system.

I'm all for regulation of firearms, don't get me wrong. Let's have background checks, licensing, and records of ownership. Let's hold gun owners responsible for keeping their guns away from kids, thieves, and other irresponsible people.

No election would be close if the South wasn't afraid of the Democrats taking their guns. We know this isn't true, but it's a favorite of the right wing to try and paint Dems as 'coming to take your hunting rifles away'. And let's face it, perception is reality in politics.

Of course, we could end the War on Drugs and elminate 90% of gun violence, but that's another topic.