Reply #254: Abandon, no [View All]

[Spiffarino]

...but rethink? Certainly.

It amazes me how hot and bothered people get over this issue. We can argue and argue over the meaning of the 2nd Amendment and get nowhere. I think that's wrong-headed. The truth is not all the Founding Fathers agreed on it, either, which is why it's written so vaguely.

I have to go with my gut on this one...with a little help from Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton. All of them made it known (M and H in the Federalist Papers) that the right of the people to remain armed was important for many reasons, but ultimately it was to keep the government honest. If you want citations, fine; I'll get them.

I look at what these three giants of history had to say about it, and I believe they were and are correct. In light of what is taking place in our government today, I think it is doubly important to remain vigilant and ready. Our freedom is at stake, and I don't want the fascists to be the only ones armed.

Sure, gun control is necessary so folks don't run around with grenade launchers and Uzis on full-auto. But rifles, shotguns, pistols and other small arms are another matter entirely. Lightly-armed militias may not be a match in a head-to-head fight with an army, but they are extremely formidable in a guerrilla war. The prospect of fighting against millions of armed insurgents is frightening enough to keep even the most foolish warmonger at bay. Any, that is, except for Bush and Company.