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The importance of guns in democracy

Posted on 06/01/2005 10:56:36 PM PDT by roncougar68

Why are many republicans even afraid to stand up for gun rights? It is amazing to me that the judges in the our country can "interpret" the constitution in a manner that makes the common gun collector out to be a potential criminal. The criminals will get their guns just like they do their drugs. This is why I think gun ownership should be promoted. The founding fathers knew that the right to bear arms was the last defense to a really bad government. Our government officials are the ones trying to make it harder to own a gun. We need to stand out in defense of our rights, so that when you find out the reasoning behind the 2nd amendment, you are not a casualty of the lack there of.


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1 posted on 06/01/2005 10:56:37 PM PDT by roncougar68
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Welcome to FR. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm smelling ozone here....


2 posted on 06/01/2005 10:58:14 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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I am talking about guns not ozone


3 posted on 06/01/2005 11:01:27 PM PDT by roncougar68
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To: Spktyr

Our country was based on certain principals, and ozone had nothing to do with it.


4 posted on 06/01/2005 11:03:33 PM PDT by roncougar68
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"Why are many republicans even afraid to stand up for gun rights?"

WTF are you talking about?

5 posted on 06/01/2005 11:03:34 PM PDT by SteveMcKing
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"Welcome to FR. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm smelling ozone here...."

I don't see anything wrong with his post. What are you talking about?


6 posted on 06/01/2005 11:04:31 PM PDT by dljordan
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To: roncougar68

mark


7 posted on 06/01/2005 11:05:39 PM PDT by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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To: SteveMcKing

Most of clinton's laws are still in effect, no one has done anything.


8 posted on 06/01/2005 11:06:28 PM PDT by roncougar68
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We're working on it.


9 posted on 06/01/2005 11:07:15 PM PDT by SteveMcKing
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Why are many republicans even afraid to stand up for gun rights?

I believe you are referring to the phenomenon known as the "RINO."

A strange beast -- it lacks a spine, guts, and gonads.

10 posted on 06/01/2005 11:07:32 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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Hhhhhmmmmmmmm. Veerry interesting. I may be wrong but I've got a funny feeling.
11 posted on 06/01/2005 11:09:34 PM PDT by paul51 (11 September 2001 - Never forget)
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He joined today, this is apparently his first post, it's in the wrong section, it's got a billion keywords that he added in (which a real newbie probably wouldn't do), and it's purposely inflammatory - perhaps attempting to get FReepers to slam the Republicans so he can get a laugh.

Sounds like a classic DU profile. I could be wrong, as I said.


12 posted on 06/01/2005 11:10:46 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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I will vote R as long as there is nothing better, but I am not happy with the political, you pet mine and I'll pet your's, B.S.


13 posted on 06/01/2005 11:12:09 PM PDT by roncougar68
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If you think I am a demoncat, I dont need to be here. Discussion about problems does not mean that you are a traitor, think about the basis for our nation. I am just tired of how our side is moving their way.


14 posted on 06/01/2005 11:17:18 PM PDT by roncougar68
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"Most of clinton's laws are still in effect, no one has done anything."

The Assault Weapons Ban was allowed to sunset, the last time I checked. That was a major deal for me. List your grievance's!

15 posted on 06/01/2005 11:18:16 PM PDT by MJY1288 ( By Comparison...."Dingy" Harry Reid makes Tom Daschle look like a Statesman)
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What state are you in?


16 posted on 06/01/2005 11:18:51 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Yo! Cowboy! I'm praying for a LoganMiracle! It CAN happen!!!!)
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WA,


17 posted on 06/01/2005 11:20:56 PM PDT by roncougar68
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We're working on it.

Sorry, Steve, but they aren't. Name one illegal gun law that's been repealed since Bush came into office.

18 posted on 06/01/2005 11:21:05 PM PDT by CrawDaddyCA (There is no such thing as a fair fight. Thou shall win at all costs!!)
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Yeah, until the next liberal in office. We have a reprieve, not a pardon. I would rather have someone fighting for our rights than letting a bad law daylight out.


19 posted on 06/01/2005 11:23:08 PM PDT by roncougar68
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To: CrawDaddyCA
Question.. Do you believe that the United States was set up as a Democracy? Do not let FDR and the rest of the press make you believe it.

It was not.. its a Constitutional Republic. But thats not important right now.

As far as Gun laws are concerned.. GWB did allow the assault weapons ban to sunset.. but I have not heard or read anything about repealing any of the other gun laws in this country.

The problem is.. Gun Rights have become a very emotional issue to many.. and the shootings at schools and shopping malls do not help the cause in any way...
20 posted on 06/01/2005 11:26:03 PM PDT by Kitanis
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