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In reply to the discussion: We must restore the 2nd Amendment to its original intent [View all]MerryHolidays
(7,715 posts)It is there for a reason. And that requires an answer as to "what is that reason?"
It is absolutely absurd to say that 2nd Amendment is without any limitation. For example, people are not allowed to carry guns on planes, in schools, or in government buildings. Also, people are not allowed to buy nuclear or biological "arms" off the street.
The key to the 2nd Amendment is how one interprets it (and who is doing the interpretation). The RWNJs are trying to make us believe that even a baby can have an automatic weapon. DO NOT FALL FOR IT.
Similarly, the 1st Amendment on "freedom of speech" has numerous reasonable restrictions. For example, companies are not allowed to engage in deceptive advertising or to engage in securities fraud.
The RWNJs have taken arguments like "freedom of speech" and "the right to bear arms" as if they are absolute rights. They are not. And there is absolutely no need to amend the Constitution to see that.