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Originally posted by on-ramp
the problem is that high schoolers have access to semi-automatic weapons. do we really want that?
do you want to see more Columbines in the future? we are one of the most violent nations on the planet. and a good portion is highly attributed to accessibility of firearms.
i'm all for guns to protect you and your family... but we need stricter rules.
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The number of school related killings, including being at the bus stop, etc, was 26 in 2005. While each one of these is tragic, the "Problem" is almost non-existent.
The 2nd amendment is not about guns, but ARMS. Read the discussions/debate in the 1st congressional record, where the bill of rights was enacted. You will understand it covers ANYTHING and EVRYTHING.
The bill of rights is not about things for the citizens. It is a list of Prohibitions that the elected government is never allowed to do. The rights are not granted by the Constition, They are our own. THe Bill of rights PROTECTS these rights.
Read it. read the words. Think about what and why it was put into effect. THese men had just fought a protracted war against a strong government. Many feared a strong central governement.