Vichy French police rounding up "terrorists" (French resistance fighters) for the Nazis. Enjoy your chat with the wall.
Posted on 01/09/2013 10:39:39 AM PST by Windflier
The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. -Thomas Jefferson
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence … From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . the very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. -George Washington
The Constitution shall never be construed….to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. -Samuel Adams
I could find hundreds of quotes like these. This country was built on the right to bear arms. It was built on the rights of an individual to bear arms, regardless of what his government or neighbor happened to think. This is crystal clear. Ironically the people who voice their opinions against this right have their free speech protected by your guns. Without guns in this country, all other amendments become null and void, simply because “We the People” will lose our power of enforcement.
We need to keep this in mind as our “representatives” try to push gun bans. I don’t care if 99% of people are in support of gun bans (which is far from the case), it is a violation of our constitutional rights, plain and simple.
A constitutional republic protects the rights of the individual even when their ideas are very much in the minority. If I were the only person in America who believed in the 2nd amendment, I would still be within my rights to call upon it. You would all think I was insane and possibly celebrate if I was gunned down, but in the end I would be the only true American among us.
Our framers were very clear on this. If my government comes to take my guns, they are violating one of my constitutional rights that is covered by the 2nd amendment.
It is not my right, at that point, but my responsibility to respond in the name of liberty. What I am telling you is something that many are trying to soft sell, and many others have tried to avoid putting into print, but I am going to say it. The time for speaking in code is over.
If they come for our guns then it is our constitutional right to put them six feet under. You have the right to kill any representative of this government who tries to tread on your liberty. I am thinking about self-defense and not talking about inciting a revolution. Re-read Jefferson’s quote. He talks about a “last resort.” I am not trying to start a Revolt, I am talking about self-defense. If the day for Revolution comes, when no peaceful options exist, we may have to talk about that as well. None of us wants to think about that, but please understand that a majority can not take away your rights as an American citizen. Only you can choose to give up your rights.
Congress could pass gun ban legislation by a 90%+ margin and it just would not matter. I think some people are very unclear on this. This is the reason we have a Supreme Court, and though I do not doubt that the Supreme Court can also become corrupt, in 2008 they got it right. They supported the Constitution. It does not matter what the majority supports because America is not a democracy. A constitutional republic protects the rights of every single citizen, no matter what their “elected servants” say. A majority in America only matters when the Constitution is not in play.
I just wrote what every believer in the Constitution wants to say, and what every constitutional blogger needs to write. The truth of the matter is that this type of speech is viewed as dangerous and radical or subversive, and it could gain me a world of trouble that I do not want. It is also the truth. To make myself clear I will tell you again. If they come for your guns it is your right to use those guns against them and to kill them. You are protected by our Constitution.
Not sure what you mean by “tootsie roll”, maybe a term of endearment? Again you point to an exceedingly corrupt organization as proof of your generalization that all cops would happily take your guns and kill you if you refused to turn them over. It is just not true and your anecdotal references, however grievous and tragic, do not prove the rule. I repeat, the generalization is ignorant. I am not arguing that there won’t be cops who will do the government’s bidding but to suggest what you suggested is just foolish. Know any former or currently serving military personnel? Do you have the same opinion of them as well?
Words mean things. When you make a blanket statement that is bullsh*t it should be called out.
All Command Authority is derived from the commander-in-chief.
Uphold your sacred oath.
I love unintentional irony. Now I;m still waiting for those stories where the police refused an order to confiscate firearms.
After the Germans conquered France, who rounded up the most Jews for the Gestapo? Why it was the French police. In the Soviet Union who was responsible for spying on ,arresting, and executing millions? The police. So unless human nature is different here than in other countries we can all count on the police to advance the will of the government, NOT protect the constitution.
Apparently I did not write my last reply slowly enough because you still seem unable to understand my point.
Your original statement, as written and presented in this public forum, remains an ignorant generalization. Look up the definition of the word “generalization”, refer back to my original comment, compare it to your statement, acknowledge that I am correct and then have a nice weekend.
And, as an aside, both of my sons HAVE contacted people carrying weapons. They have shot and killed not a single person.
Go Hawks!
I understand it well enough. It's just that your "point" is a load of crap. Still waiting for those stories where the police have refused to enforce gun laws. (Crickets chirping)
I give up. You win. I will make more profitable use of my time by talking to the wall.
Vichy French police rounding up "terrorists" (French resistance fighters) for the Nazis. Enjoy your chat with the wall.
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