My first post here. Long time lurker. Love you guys. Now, on to my comment. the 2nd amendment DOES NOT GIVE us the right to keep and bear arms. It, like the 1st and others, recognizes that we the people have certain rights as human beings which no gov't can give and that's one of them. The clear text of the amendment simply makes it clear that the gov't may not INFRINGE on this right. The original concept of these rights were the right to be free from government interference. To see how far we've gotten away from the whole idea of the constitution, constitutional rights now are seen as right to receive something from government. Sad.
Certain people argue that the clause regarding a "well regulated malitia" serves to restrict the individual's rights, but I argue that it strengthens the individual's rights because its intent is that all men should be proficient in the use of firearms in case their well-honed skills are ever needed by the government to preserve liberty for all.
Absolutely correct. It means that if we want to keep and bear arms, the government may NOT prevent/infringe on us from doing so.
I suppose one could say this is a right of ours to keep arms and that government may not infringe. So now, lets get the lawyers out to argue that. Around and around we go.
Good point.
Well I thank you for your first post, and you are exactly right. Keep on postin'!
Great first post. Welcome to Freerepublic. Wish we had more like you.
You are exactly right. The right to keep and bear Arms comes from God.
Welcome to FreeRepublic. You're statements are absolutely correct. Judge Roberts is one of the most impressive individuals I have seen, and I am of the opinion that he will be turning a lot of things around. But, he knows that he has to get there, first!
...It, like the 1st and others, recognizes that we the people have certain rights as human beings which no gov't can give and that's one of them. The clear text of the amendment simply makes it clear that the gov't may not INFRINGE on this right....
Welcome aboard FRiend.
I hope you keep on posting on this site.
I'm tired of the folks who wait for the US Supreme Court to tell them which rights they have been granted.
The US Constitution limits the power of the government. It does not grant us rights. Our alienable rights were granted by a Higher Power when we were created.
Excellent post. Welcome to FR.