Although I'm a supporter of 2A, I'm not the "no compromise type." I believe in many common sense measures like universal background checks, no sales to those convicted of domestic violence and even red flag laws, which a lot of people have a problem with. I also understand that more guns mean more deaths, but I don't think law abiding citizens should have Constitutional rights taken away because some people break the law. I can understand how easy access can frustrate some people, but a right is a right and if you're familiar with the process of a Constitutional Amendment, its not possible, at least not in our lifetimes. Perhaps in a few generations, the opinion will shift.
Shootings in impoverished areas are certainly a concern and I feel for the victims. Personally I want stiffer penalties for those caught in possession of an illegal firearm. Often times, all they receive is a slap on the wrist. I believe there should be strict mandatory minimums to set a precedent that it won't be tolerated anymore.
With all due respect, I dont buy the argument that the founding fathers didn't expect advancement in firearms when they wrote the Constitution. I mean, I'm sure people said this same thing in the 1800's when revolvers and lever actions guns became available to the public. The 2nd Amendment has changed a lot since it was first written. It was always about the militia, but the Supreme Court has recently ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms, unconnected with service in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home, and that the District of Columbia's handgun ban violated this guarantee. In laymens terms, any "common use firearm" is covered under the 2nd Amendment.
I could go on forever about this, but I won't, however I would like to say thank you for keeping it civil. Thats often not the case with this topic. And my ears are always open on how we can improve safety, short of a ban.
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snepts (11123)
4 years ago
I thank you as well for being decent in your argument.
I admit to getting triggered often times which seems to be the point of "trolling."
But I have a hard time letting "the bad guys" win just because they don't mind getting dirty and I try to be above the ugly stuff. I care about what happens to our country and don't want to sit by while it goes up in flames.
I don't contribute on Politics just to piss off the opposition, I'm trying to make it clear some of us don't endorse the agenda of the what I call "wrong wing" (because there isn't anything "right" in the common sense of the word).
But again, thanks for being decent about this debate.
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Padeen (6459)
3 years ago
"I don't contribute on Politics just to piss off the opposition, I'm trying to make it clear some of us don't endorse the agenda of the what I call "wrong wing" (because there isn't anything "right" in the common sense of the word)."
Haha I hear ya. I don't come down here often myself, although since the election, there have been some entertaining posts.
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