[Sir Gawain]

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[MissAmericanPie]

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[farmfriend]

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[metesky]

The article is poorly written in that it gives the impression that the author believes only those that have worn the uniform have rights.

I know the author doen't believe that, but his final paragraphs give that impression.

[technochick99]

The right to Self Defense would still exist without the Secon Amendment because it is a basic human right.

[lavaroise]

There is no prosecution or identity involved in gun ownership that violates jurisdictions of anyone.

[B. A. Conservative]

How twisted is the illogic of the liberal mind: "Do you believe that the victim’s ex-husband in your one story really deserved to die by a bullet?" she asked."

We are asking this and other more important questions on another thread. Serious Discussions found here

[BruceS]

In the future, I plan to carry this article with me on all interviews. If I'm ever again asked the question about why I insist on my Second Amendment rights as an American and gun owner, I'll reply, "Damn it, I've earned the right!"

As the son of a career Air Force officer and someone who spent some time in uniform myself, I say thank you to this individual. Millions have served and they all deserve our gratitude, even if they never saw combat or were in real danger - they made the offer (and I include Algore - his politics are horrible, but he made the offer).

That said, I disagree that he has "earned the right." If rights must be earned, they are not rights. If rights can be earned, then someone can take them away. The rights spelled out in the Constitution come from God and the Constitution merely forbids the Federal Government from infringing on those rights (like it really cares).

[ctdonath2]

"Why do you believe that everyone should have the right to carry a weapon for self-defense?"

Does that question strike anyone else as self-answering?

[Jerrybob]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/633744/posts

This post makes me think of this.

[sauropod]

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