Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: So where in the Holy Second Amendment do they mention hunting or felons? [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)The right to free speech is not absolute -- some speech is so immediately harmful or threatening that it is unlawful to utter. It does not follow that strict restrictions can be made on any and all speech. Assault can be banned, but political conversation cannot.
The right to freedom of religion is not absolute -- some religious practices are so immediately harmful or threatening that they are unlawful to perform. It does not follow that strict restrictions can be made on any and all speech. Child sacrifice can be banned, but Communion cannot.
The right to privacy is not absolute -- some threats are so dire that they override the right to be secure in your property. It does not follow that broad intrusions can be made on any and all privacy. A police officer can break into a home during a robbery, but he cannot demand to see your wallet because he feels like it.
I extend this to the 2nd Amendment as well. The right to keep and bear arms is not absolute -- some arms and behaviors are dangerous to public safety that they can be forbidden. It does not follow that strict restrictions can be made on any and all arms. Brandishing a handgun can be banned, but purchasing a handgun cannot.