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I either have a safe full of legally owned firearms...or I don't. ileus Oct 2012 #1
Yes, it is a constitutional right to own and to carry, as part of a militia. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #2
You seriously need to re-read these 2 quotes. n/t DWC Oct 2012 #4
And what is the "militia"? Clames Oct 2012 #5
I know were not born in this country so the 2nd Amendment is a foreign concept to you rl6214 Oct 2012 #9
Some have contended that the Second is the only "communitarian" right in the B.O.R... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #10
Good points Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #18
We may have some agreement, here. I believe the individual states... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #24
Well it's a good thing it IS spelled out in the US Code Reasonable_Argument Oct 2012 #11
I didn't mean the definition of "militia" Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #19
The 2nd amendment has been read to include that. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #111
Interesting! Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #113
Well, the 9th and 10th amendments speak to the power of the states AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #115
our forefathers were uniformly against a large standing Army trouble.smith Oct 2012 #13
Well, that's highly debatable. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #20
there are countless quotes from our forefathers confirming what I said. trouble.smith Oct 2012 #25
Oh well, I guess that makes it OK then. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #30
You support the dissolution of the USA, then? Glaug-Eldare Oct 2012 #31
I am for the evolution of society. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #34
Times Change; fashions change; but DWC Oct 2012 #37
And the fashion today is to carry concealed guns in public. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #38
There were elitist and violent criminals DWC Oct 2012 #41
Interesting that there is no mention of criminals in 2A Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #47
No. The USA is not "the only country DWC Oct 2012 #97
One of the very few nations? Name another please. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #99
so, you're openly insulting your forefathers and your constitution now. trouble.smith Oct 2012 #87
They are not "his" to insult. He is a limey. oneshooter Oct 2012 #91
I am relieved to hear that trouble.smith Oct 2012 #95
Not at all. Maybe your forefathers, certainly not mine. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #93
Let's not forget who it was that came over here to America trouble.smith Oct 2012 #96
Ever been to Monticello? Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #101
please. The English were pioneers in the Atlantic slave trade befire TJ was even born. trouble.smith Oct 2012 #109
Since you brought it up, Jenoch Oct 2012 #114
That is one reason, but not the only reason. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #15
Im not arguing that individuals can't own Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #21
Again, bearing as part of a militia is only one possible use of firearms. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #22
Wrong. Clames Oct 2012 #29
The law, history, common sense, and popular opinion disagree with you 4th law of robotics Oct 2012 #17
Since we need a militia, the right of the people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed... aikoaiko Oct 2012 #33
What militia do we need? And for what purpose? Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #59
I'm a member. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #90
I assume you are a member of Wa, NG. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #92
I am not a member of AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #103
So how does that work? Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #105
The Washington State Guard (not the Washington State National Guard) AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #106
Sounds like they forgot about you. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #108
That's a good use for it. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #110
What is this "WE" stuff? DWC Oct 2012 #98
I see only gun carriers born in this country are allowed to be citizens according to you. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #100
If you are a naturalized US Citizen DWC Oct 2012 #102
I love how the founders, just went all stupid when they got to the second amendment. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #89
Not really when you put it into context. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #94
Still does. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #104
Bingo. n/t Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #112
Yes, an individual right to own private arms, so that the equipment petronius Oct 2012 #3
The RKBA is... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #6
Molon labe DWC Oct 2012 #7
As a friend... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #8
Come and Take it Day! trouble.smith Oct 2012 #14
Yes. nt rDigital Oct 2012 #12
Why is this even being discussed? -..__... Oct 2012 #16
Some folks believe... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #23
Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #26
Awesome stream of consciousness post. aikoaiko Oct 2012 #27
Thank you very much for the compliment. graham4anything Oct 2012 #28
Still sticking with the meme glacierbay Oct 2012 #35
notice, the more I say what I say, the more followers...I see beads of sweat forming on the gunnies graham4anything Oct 2012 #42
You give me permission to have guns inside my home? glacierbay Oct 2012 #45
re: "...permission to have guns..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #49
My oh my Berserker Oct 2012 #48
He's quite the authoratarian isn't he? glacierbay Oct 2012 #50
"...the more I say what I say, the more followers" holdencaufield Oct 2012 #88
Brilliant! Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #32
Brilliant? How so? glacierbay Oct 2012 #36
Rambling nonsense is par for the course in the gungeon. Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #39
Hard to follow what you are saying, but I will address some of your points. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #40
Whatever your post is about DWC Oct 2012 #43
Works fine in Israel...there is almost no street crime there. graham4anything Oct 2012 #44
Works fine in Israel glacierbay Oct 2012 #46
When was the last time you saw a deer sitting next to you in a bar? Or watching a movie in theatre? graham4anything Oct 2012 #52
re: "It's funny that dylan and eric got their guns from their father didn't they?" discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #53
Everytime he's proven wrong or asked to prove something he posted glacierbay Oct 2012 #55
I've quoted him before... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #56
Great live album. glacierbay Oct 2012 #57
I think he's just singing... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #60
I live in hotels glacierbay Oct 2012 #62
When I had to work... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #63
ad homenem your enemy. Typicle gunny response. graham4anything Oct 2012 #66
If you knew what a "Gunny" is ... holdencaufield Oct 2012 #68
Just further evidence of how out of touch he really is. nt. glacierbay Oct 2012 #70
another ad homenim graham4anything Oct 2012 #75
Oo-rah! discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #71
Get over it discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #72
Still didn't answer my question. glacierbay Oct 2012 #54
re: "...SCOTUS change the recent pro gun rulings..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #61
Reading your Berserker Oct 2012 #58
Puzzle hell, glacierbay Oct 2012 #64
nobody is looking to change your mind...it is to change the mind of reasonable people graham4anything Oct 2012 #67
So now I'm not a reasonable person? glacierbay Oct 2012 #69
That man you are Berserker Oct 2012 #76
"...if it were a cannon you were lugging around in your pants " holdencaufield Oct 2012 #85
aww the old when you lose an argument, you post big pictures to annoy other posters graham4anything Oct 2012 #73
re: "My power of thought was more powerful than all their guns." discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #74
He's a funny guy. glacierbay Oct 2012 #78
are you serious? gejohnston Oct 2012 #79
Obscene guns? glacierbay Oct 2012 #80
Looks like my garage sale ... holdencaufield Oct 2012 #83
Now that's an obscene gun. nt. glacierbay Oct 2012 #84
Some of us... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #65
The things you see when you're out without your gun ... holdencaufield Oct 2012 #77
Right, no-one has ever shot their way past a security check-point, right? PavePusher Oct 2012 #81
just a suggestion gejohnston Oct 2012 #82
Naw. glacierbay Oct 2012 #86
Having a collective... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #51
Of course it is - the entire BOR are individual rights hack89 Oct 2012 #107
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