Posted on 12/01/2020 5:34:04 AM PST by WTanner1776
Why is the 2nd Amendment important? Because the 2nd Amendment is the one that guarantees all of the others.
Sure, we need to defend free speech because without it we can’t express ideas (good or bad) openly or criticize the government. But can it back itself up on its own? No, if we had only the 1st Amendment but not the 2nd, we could lose our right to free speech at any moment. The government could simply take it away.
Just look at what is happening in Hong Kong; when its citizens tried to exercise their human right to free speech, the government responded with violence. Now, Hong Kong is a great example of why every citizen should have an “assault rifle.” It’s the right tool to fight tyranny and the 2nd Amendment enshrines our right to own one. That is the answer to “why is the 2nd Amendment important?”
Or, perhaps you are a strong believer in states’ rights and personal and deeply value the 10th Amendment. It’s undoubtedly important, but could it stand on its own? No, the 2nd is needed to back it up. That’s another answer to “why is the 2nd Amendment important?”
That line of analysis holds true for every amendment to the Constitution. They’re all important, especially the ones in the Bill of Rights. But the 2nd Amendment is the one that guarantees all of the others. Without it, the government would be free to take away our rights at any moment without fear of consequence.
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-- Mao
The man was right, of course. And why guns are called "The Great Equalizers." And "our" government is so concerned with "equality," right?
Guns level the playing field of people vs. government.
Not to mention guns stop crime as well. As the late Harry Browne used to say: "The only thing that stops a rape is a gun."
Amen to that.
1833
§ 1890. The importance of this article will scarcely be doubted by any persons, who have duly reflected upon the subject. The militia is the natural defence of a free country against sudden foreign invasions, domestic insurrections, and domestic usurpations of power by rulers.
Story was the youngest Supreme Court Justice appointed by Madison.
“Why is the 2nd Amendment Important?”
To protect us from tyranny of government which is what is happening today.
It’s not the guns that protect our rights. It’s the people with balls enough to use them.
When the government decides that you don’t need an “assault rifle”, you need two. And least 1000 rounds of ammo.
“Why is the 2nd Amendment important? “
Why? - Just wait until a President is sworn in next month. In the days thereafter, it’ll be CLEAR why we needed the 2nd Amendment.
Why is the 2nd Amendment Important?
The democrats says it isn’t it’s why they will ban it along with the first amendment.
We had an election (rigging) remember.
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