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In reply to the discussion: The Pro-Gun Movement's Total Disregard for Our Constitution [View all]Reasonable_Argument
(881 posts)19. Talk about bias
Our founders believed the government was of the people. They also had an inherent distrust of power and believed in checks and balances, as is show in every part of our government. Without delving into quotes. The 2nd amendment is the last check to power. I think too many of my fellow liberals look at the "castle" we've built and marvel at it. Forgetting, that should the foundations of the castle rot the people must have the tools to tear it down to build a better one. Our founders understood that, but it's a lesson that many seem to have forgotten in their current comfort.
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i don't think our guns stand a chance against the US military - or even any other meaningful militar
samsingh
Sep 2012
#7
I guess you didn't witness the beating we took against IED's and armed insurgents in Iraq.
Missycim
Sep 2012
#9
Isn't the adherence to any rights a sign of lack of faith in the government?
4th law of robotics
Sep 2012
#57