Posted on 10/05/2015 12:24:03 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Following recent mass shootings such as Charleston, South Carolina and Roseburg, Oregon gun-grabbers are once again fighting with a renewed effort to disarm the American public.
As Democrats such as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton attempt to use these senseless tragedies as a means for political gain while ignoring the facts, the truth is undeniable… Our forefathers saw the writing on the wall. They knew that our freedoms would be tested, often times taken for granted, but more importantly they knew that ‘We the People’ needed a means to protect ourselves.
That is exactly the same sentiment Dr. Carson shares in his new book “A More Perfect Union: What We The People Can Do To Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties,” which is set to release Tuesday.
Citing that the Second Amendment is necessary to combat “tyrants” and “radicals,” Carson’s case in favor of the right to keep and bears could not be more truthful. Honestly, look at that the world we face today, individuals are being singled out and murdered for their faith in Christ while a tyrant sits in the Oval Office attempting to strip us of our rights…
Via DC
In the book, the former neurosurgeon argues that firearms should be not restricted because “our founders recognized that ‘we the People’ could represent a significant fighting force if necessary to repel an invasion by foreign forces. They also knew that an armed population would discourage government overreach.”
“The founders feared an overbearing central government might attempt to dominate the people and severely curtail their rights,” Carson writes. “This, in fact, is the primary reason that the Second Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights.”
Carson acknowledges that many people might find it “ludicrous to imagine our federal government trying to seize unconstitutional power and dominate the people.” But citing James Madison, Carson said the founder “could foresee a day in America when radicals might assume power and try to impose upon America a different system of government.”
We are there… As much as the majority of the America public continues to deny this fact, we are there. If you don’t believe it, then your eyes are closed, plain and simple.
“Some will say that they see no problem with small handguns and hunting rifles, perhaps even shotguns,” he writes. “They are opposed to more powerful weaponry such as assault rifles and armor-penetrating ammunition. I too was a member of that camp until I fully recognized the intent of the Second Amendment, which is to protect the freedom of the people from an overly aggressive government.”
“Some will say that they see no problem with small handguns and hunting rifles, perhaps even shotguns,” he writes. “They are opposed to more powerful weaponry such as assault rifles and armor-penetrating ammunition. I too was a member of that camp until I fully recognized the intent of the Second Amendment, which is to protect the freedom of the people from an overly aggressive government.”
Ben Carson is not the best candidate on the Republican ticket, but I intend to vote for him if nominated.
Prefer Cruz, but looks like it is Trump for the win. Hopefully he will stay as conservative as he is talking and also pick a conservative VP like Cruz.
Agreed. But either one would be a serious improvement over what we are stuck with now.
Sorry not voting for this gun grabber, he sounds like he prescribes his own meds. I’m also sick of the “token” candidates as well. I have minority fatigue
To be honest he seems wishy washy....blinks his eyes too much and there is just something about him.....just my gut feeling. Id love to be wrong.
Good points..thanks
You will NEVER know, until they are in office and acting. So good luck with that premise.
Once again, he’s following whatever Trump says. America needs a leader, not a follower.
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