Unfortunately in the wake of the horrific events in Aurora, the "gun ban" crowd has renewed its efforts to restrict law abiding citizens freedom as it pertains to firearm laws. I am aware that I am preaching to the choir a bit on this forum, but if nothing else I need to vent my frustration as there are so many ill informed folks that are jumping on the "ban it bandwagon".
First off, if history is any indicator, within 2 generations +/- 40 years, civilian firearm ownership in the United States will be illegal. Every modern and post modern government under the guise of "security" has regulated firearms to the point of extinction.
Secondly the "who needs an AR15 to hunt?" argument espoused by the left shows a VERY OBVIOUS lack of understanding of WHY the second amendment was so important to the young America. John Locke, one of the founders of modern libertarianism, claimed that a government stealing from its citizen is no different than an individual stealing from another, and that such occurrences should be dealt with similarly. The government (dems, reps, etc) WILL NEVER self limit without a collective check, and the founders knew this. Let me be clear, the 2nd Amendment HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HUNTING.
Finally, GUNS PROHIBITED signage will NEVER prevent crime AND carry permits are USELESS. It makes absolutely no sense that almost any American can purchase firearms with relative ease, but they cannot carry them. Someone with intent to do harm DOESN'T CARE ABOUT CARRY LAWS. PERIOD. It is time for state to state reciprocity so we can stop nailing GOOD HONEST citizens for technicalities. CARRY PERMITS ARE TAXES ON YOUR FREEDOM AND THEY ARE ILLEGAL!
Cheers,
Justin
First off, if history is any indicator, within 2 generations +/- 40 years, civilian firearm ownership in the United States will be illegal. Every modern and post modern government under the guise of "security" has regulated firearms to the point of extinction.
Secondly the "who needs an AR15 to hunt?" argument espoused by the left shows a VERY OBVIOUS lack of understanding of WHY the second amendment was so important to the young America. John Locke, one of the founders of modern libertarianism, claimed that a government stealing from its citizen is no different than an individual stealing from another, and that such occurrences should be dealt with similarly. The government (dems, reps, etc) WILL NEVER self limit without a collective check, and the founders knew this. Let me be clear, the 2nd Amendment HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HUNTING.
Finally, GUNS PROHIBITED signage will NEVER prevent crime AND carry permits are USELESS. It makes absolutely no sense that almost any American can purchase firearms with relative ease, but they cannot carry them. Someone with intent to do harm DOESN'T CARE ABOUT CARRY LAWS. PERIOD. It is time for state to state reciprocity so we can stop nailing GOOD HONEST citizens for technicalities. CARRY PERMITS ARE TAXES ON YOUR FREEDOM AND THEY ARE ILLEGAL!
Cheers,
Justin