Finally, Quillen says the Second Amendment isn't archaic or outdated, especially since it was "one of the nation's first laws." Some of the other first laws, which I guess in Quillen's opinion should still be viable based on that reasoning, are not allowing women to vote and condoning slavery.Too many people die or are injured by guns in this country. The gun issue is complex and deserves reasonable debate. The Second Amendment is outdated and only valid to those financially or emotionally invested in the sale or ownership of guns and should no longer be used in an honest discussion on this important subject.
My sentiments exactly.
What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
> The gun issue is complex and deserves reasonable debate.
ReplyDeleteReasonable. Funny word that.
Like the reasonable gun restriction that says Mike has two machine guns attached to his feet.
That is, assuming he is sophisticated enough to know how to use shoelaces.
"The Second Amendment is outdated and only valid to those financially or emotionally invested in the sale or ownership of guns and should no longer be used in an honest discussion on this important subject."
ReplyDeleteI agree. Whether there is a Second Amendment or not, I want guns and I will not tolerate self-righteous do-gooders throwing additional obstacles and hurdles in my way.
The only discussion i'm willing to have is over which current obstacle and/or hurdle to get rid of.
“What’s a better example of sheep-like behavior than mindlessly repeating catchy one liners, regardless of their veracity?” -MikeB30200
ReplyDeleteAnd Anon, I've never seen a sheep with tied shoes, I suspect Mike is no different.
I agree. The gun issue deserves reasonable debate. Too bad the anti-gun crowd can only argue with emotions and lies rather than with any reason.
ReplyDeleteAgain, folks like Weerd and FWM are emotionally invested in the gun issue. Because of their lack of success in the social and professional milieus--a gun is essential to their self-esteem. That's why they are incapable of reasonable debate on the issue. Any position they perceive as harmful or to their guns is considered a personal attack on who they are.
ReplyDeleteGunloons are disenfranchised in life; a gun, they feel, gives them the respect they otherwise couldn't earn. This is an enormous obstacle for gunloons to overcome and most of the time they cannot. After all, one doesn't become a gunloon overnight--it's a process wherein an individual has accrued a lifetime of low self-value.
So why did I endevour to get a carry permit, Jade? Open carry is legal in my state, wouldn't I prefer to show off my "respect garnering device"?
ReplyDelete“Some of the other first laws, which I guess in Quillen's opinion should still be viable based on that reasoning, are not allowing women to vote and condoning slavery.”
ReplyDeleteThose two comparisons both expanded freedoms to our citizens, as opposed to taking them away.
Anonymous, Thanks for the link to the "string" letter. Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI think Jadegold might be right about you guys, sorry. What else could explain your comments?
"I think Jadegold might be right about you guys, sorry. What else could explain your comments?"
ReplyDeleteHow about being tired of anti gun people lying all the time?
Seriously, there's very little said in favour of bans or restrictions to the media that isn't pulled completely from the pro-ban sides collective arses.
Should give credit where it's due though, Jade's a lot more condescending and arsehoplish towards the pro-common sense side, but at least he isn't violent.
Maybe the UK could learn from you. More sensible laws and less violence-prone antis.
Wait, wait, wait! Ed Quillen wrote a PRO 2A opinion piece?!! Next you're gonna tell us that Jadegold has switched sides, is buying guns and hanging out at gun shows.
ReplyDeleteStop the world, I feel a little dizzy....