Posted on 09/21/2015 9:14:15 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax
“The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear. The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon. Period.” From Donald Trumps’ position paper on the 2nd Amendment.
Donald Trump gained a large measure of support with his positon on illegal aliens. He obviously understands how the economy works and will implement the changes necessary to create employment and increase the GNP.
But the Trump campaign would have ended, his popularity fallen through the floor had he not understood the passion of the American people for their 2nd Amendment rights.
It has been estimated that 100 million Americans own some 300 million firearms. These weapons are used for hunting, target shooting and competition sports. Countless pistols lie in a nightstand drawer, ready to defend their owner and his family from intruders.
It has been the inalienable—that is, God-given—right of the law abiding to keep and bear arms for more than 200 years. And Trump understands how vitally important it is that this never changes.
The 2nd Amendment is “America’s first freedom,” says Trump. “That’s because the Right to Keep and Bear Arms protects all our other rights.” About this there can be no argument. Were it not for armed Americans...
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“shall not be infringed upon. Period.”
Litmus test:
Does that include eliminating NFA & 922(o) laws?
(To wit: a full-auto M16 plus suppressor should cost about $1000 over-the-counter.)
He, like our founding Fathers, understands that the last and final defense against “all enemies, foreign and domestic” is the second amendment.
Very happy to read that someone else agrees that Mr. Trump is pitch perfect regarding our 2nd Amendment!
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