Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]jimmy the one
(2,708 posts)sari/ Jefferson: "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks."
JEFFERSON IS NOT ADVISING CARRYING THE GUN FOR PROTECTION. This was a letter from Jefferson to his nephew at college. Jeff is advising his nephew to carry a gun for exercise enhancement, perhaps the added weight built up muscle in his opinion, like a modern day bar bell program.
Nowhere in his lengthy letter does jeff say that the gun aids in thwarting criminal activity, why not? He says 'boldness to the mind' as youre carrying a gun, duh, maybe be careful someone might steal it.