We Must Become Second Amendment Zealots If We Are To Survive.

Sierra Times ^ | 27 April 2003 | Michael Gaddy

[45Auto]

If you wonder at my use of the word "zealot" in the title, I would explain that by saying I feel that the majority of the so-called "defenders and supporters" of the second amendment have long since sold their souls to the powers of government, and those of us who believe it holds the key to freedom, must from this point on be zealots in its defense.

We must face the fact that no one connected to government will be able to prevent the usurpation of our right to own arms sufficient to protect our homes and families. Wake up folks! Government has been involved in a well-planned, incremental approach to the disarming of the citizens of this country for decades.

Billions of dollars and man-hours have been spent through groups such as the National Rifle Association over the past 80 years, lobbying those in government to protect our rights as granted by our creator and enumerated in the Constitution they swore to uphold and defend. And what has it bought us?

1934-National Firearms Act

1938-Federal Firearms Act

1968- 68' Gun Control Act

1972-BATF expanded to deal with firearms

1986-Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act

1990-Crime Control Act

1994-Brady Bill

1994-Assault Weapons Ban

1998-National Instant Check System

No matter how sweet the prose of the names of these pieces of legislation or how they inflame the passions of the ignorant socialist masses, the fact remains; they are all unconstitutional - and deadly to our freedom.

One of the real problems we face as Second Amendment "zealots," is the fact that the largest of our right to keep and bear arms "defenders", the NRA, has supported a great majority of the above listed government infringements on our firearms rights. Almost two years ago I wrote of this betrayal. NRA: Pro Second or Government Lapdogs?

We must face the fact that we are wasting resources and time lobbying those in government. They will never turn on the god they worship. Government is the source of their power and wealth. Government, as it becomes more and more corrupt, requires the people not have the means to resist that corruption. Thus, the gradual encroachment on our ability to possess the type weapons necessary to remain free.

We see our military issuing - what one could only assume to be fully automatic AK-47's - to people they do not even know in Iraq, but we here in the US of A are forbidden to own similar rifles. We may have "semi-automatics", but not if they have a bayonet lug or high capacity magazine. This fact speaks volumes. Does an unknown Iraqi policeman have more rights to freedom than we?

If we are so naïve as to place our hopes for adherence to constitutional principles in the republican or democratic party, we should just turn in our firearms now and submit to the tyranny that follows without wasting any more time or resources. How long will it take before we all realize they are players for the government, not the people, and are only distinguishable when they switch their "home and away" uniforms?

Can the facts be painted any more vividly than the White House's support for the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994? Just take a look at those who are singing the praises of the Bush Administration. When those who call themselves "conservative" are lauded by the likes of Feinstein and Schumer, its time to seek high ground. Both of these fine representatives of Marxism have said legislation will be introduced to make the AWB permanent and to close the loophole on importation of high capacity magazines. And Bush is now on record in support of this legislation.

Of course, Feinstein must be on the administrations short list of favorites, what with the 600 million dollar government contract to her hubby's business.

In the 2004 Presidential Election, we as Second Amendment zealots are going to be faced with two candidates who support our disarmament. This is the goal of government. Vote for whomever you choose. You still get that which they want you to have.

Republican faithful will preach of how much worse off we will be with the democrat who would disarm us, and besides, there are so many other things that need to be accomplished that only a republican administration can handle. We have found that to include the Patriot Act, Patriot Act II and a run amuck Department of Homeland Security. How much more of this style government can we tolerate and still call ourselves a free people?

Democrats will continue with their Marxist agenda. And, God forbid, should there be another act of terrorism in this country, the cowards will gladly surrender the wisp of freedom we have left if mother government will only let them hide behind her apron.

Trying to secure our second amendment rights through the Congress will be a further effort in futility. We are all familiar with their machinations, and besides, haven't they brought us to the place we are now?

Conclusion

Statistics tell us there are approximately 88 million of us gun owners in this country. Unfortunately, only half of that number might qualify as gun zealots. There are those who place politics above the guarantees of Creator and Constitution. There are those who believe as long as they can participate in their little competitions, whether it be shooting make believe outlaws, clay pigeons or metal gongs, that no one needs an assault rifle. There are those who have been perverted totally out of phase to the original intent of the second amendment and its guarantee against tyranny.

History has been replaced with Social Studies in our public school gulags. A look at a public school textbook for middle school reveals no mention of firearms in the discussion of the Bill of Rights. The Second Amendment is only discussed in the realm of militias and how they were used in the revolution. It further states that because we have organizations like the National Guard there is no need for private possession of firearms!

It is my belief it is now time to either fish or cut bait. The lines have been drawn. We must present a united front. 40+ million Second Amendment zealots could present quite a problem to anyone seeking the presidency, or any other political office. But that will not be accomplished if we continue on the path we have been on for the past 50+ years. Political parties, the NRA and compromise on our God given imperatives are not working. Over 2,000 gun control laws on the books should tell us something. People who write and support gun laws either don't understand the Constitution, hate our guts, or both. You will not secure freedom by trying to appease them.

We have been blessed with one man in this nation who understands the concepts of liberty and freedom and fights for them daily. We Second Amendment zealots must unite behind this man of whom it has been said: "He personifies the Founding Fathers' conception of the citizen-statesman. He made it clear from the start that his principles would never be compromised, and they never were." Another added: "There are few people in public life who through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. He is one of those few."

I speak of none other than Congressman Ron Paul, 14th District of Texas. Former Treasury Secretary William Simon, put it best when he said: "Dr. Paul is the one exception to the Gang of 535" on Capitol Hill.

The ball is now in our court. We can continue on the path we have been on, supporting political parties, sending our hard earned dollars to organizations that compromise on every gun control issue, and supporting those in office who promise anything to obtain that office and then sell our Constitution and their principles to the highest bidder, or we can give our solid support to a man who knows no compromise when it comes to the oath he took to "uphold and defend."

40+ million Second Amendment zealots with Dr. Ron Paul as our standard bearer could make a difference. What say ye?

[El Gato]

of a free State, (State in this incidence means the States that make up the U.S.)

I believe "State" is used in the general sense, referring to not only the States of the Union, but sovereign government in general (in this case a government of free men)

[Dane]

What about when President Bush teamed up with Hillary Democrat Ted Kennedy to pass the Education Act?

Welcome to the real world, where politics, principle, and personalities mesh and determines a person's vote. I wasn't happy with the education bill, but Bush is still a hell of lot better than Gore and Ron Paul.

After 9/11 Gore would be sucking up to the french, un, and saying it was America's fault. Ron Paul would be sending out 18th century sailing ships, "armed" with constitutionally pure "letters of Marque(sp?)".

The fact still remains that self proclaimed "Mr. Constitution", Ron Paul sided with Hillary democrats in his opposition to Bush about Iraq.

[ought-six]

You forgot one more: Bush's apparent willingness to surrender the sovereignty of the United States to Mexican interests. That is truly shameful.

[ought-six]

"We don't have a tyrannical government today."

Oh yeah? When was the last time you were in Chicago?

[PhilipFreneau]

One of the real problems we face as Second Amendment "zealots," is the fact that the largest of our right to keep and bear arms "defenders", the NRA, has supported a great majority of the above listed government infringements on our firearms rights.

I have been saying that for at least a decade. Recently I was asked by an NRA recruiter to join. I told him I would as soon as the NRA started supporting the right to keep and bear arms. He angrily snapped back, "That is what we do! We support the 2nd Amendment." It makes one wonder if everyone in positions of leadership in the NRA is as clueless as that "recruiter".

[Shooter 2.5]

All right, what do you do to protect the Second Amendment?

[ought-six]

"I can't remember when the military was last used against the populace."

Here's a brief historical primer:

1920s and 1930s when federal troops assaulted WWI veterans in Washington DC who were seeking their promised benefits;

1970 when Ohio National Guard fired on and killed students (so what if they were protesting the war: free speech, and all that; they posed no threat to the Guard);

1970s National Guard killed students at Jackson State;

1993 in Waco, of course. Besides FBI and BATF, there were some military troops (not too many, though) present.

[45Auto]

I'd also say that while God created us as creatures who desire and even deserve freedom he makes no guarantees that any one of us will always enjoy freedom.

Which suggests that unless we exercise our RKBA, then we will soon not have it at all. That brings up any even bigger question: will we be forced to use arms to defend our basic freedom even in the US?

[45Auto]

Another approach is needed.

Like, what?

[The Grammarian]

I second that!

[45Auto]

You've already accepted slavery; you might as well put on your own chains, too. If you equate the mere ownership of weapons with criminal behavior, then you are posting on the wrong site. And you have the wrong definition of "criminal".

[45Auto]

Your suggestions to win the war at the ballot box are on the mark. But I believe, without the Second Amendment, the others are meaningless.

Exactly. The vote means nothing without the means to enforce it in the hands of the citizens.

[rightofrush]

(am I the only one who remembers when the Rep.s in Congress PROMISED us that if we gave them the Congress in '94 this Bill would be undone?)

Nope. As a former GOP contributor, I almost enjoy those phone calls and faux opinion surveys.

They give me a chance to also remind them GW, like Clinton, is in bed with the Chicoms, approves of Clinton's egregious EOs, keeps our southern border a sieve for illegals, and sends our jobs to Asia.

[rightofrush]

We have elections every two years, for pete's sake. That's where our power is, not behind a toy "assault rifle."

When paper ballots were used with an oversight of those counting them, this was true.
With programable voting machines, maybe so, maybe not.

[teeman8r]

the un will use small arms as their ultimate reason to preemptively launch an attack on the united states...

we can only hope that a frenchman will be at the helm at that particular time...

jmt, teeman

[PhilipFreneau]

All right, what do you do to protect the Second Amendment?

First, I do not align myself with worthless appeasers that promote such nonsense as "Let's enforce the laws already on the books". Second, I adhere to my oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Third, and foremost, I exercise my RKBA at all times.

I am a firm believer that any law worthy of being law is worthy of an authorizing article of the Constitution or amendment supporting it. Anyone who supports usurpation is my enemy. The sooner we start considering usurpers as enemies, instead of appeasing their sorry butts, the better off we will be.

It is important we understand this important tool of the tyrant. The tyrant always tries to take two steps forward, knowing that he will most likely have to compromise by taking only one step forward. But the tyrant wins every time this occurs: a step forward means we lose power and the tyrant gains power.

[Shooter 2.5]

Oh, uh, that's just peachy but I think you may have misunderstood me. I didn't ask what you believe in. I asked what do you actually DO to protect your Rights.

Let me give you an example. You find out that Congress is trying to pass a Bill that will ban military ammunition. They may or may not have the votes because the gun grabbing dems control the House and Senate. You live 1000 miles from Washington D.C. and you have a full time job. The vote is in one month. What are you going to do about it?

[Jay D. Dyson]

Don't feed the troll.

...but-but-but I already touched it and now its mother won't take it back!

Hmmm? Oh yeah...good point...I guess its mother chose not to take it back a loooong time ago.

;)

-Jay

[Zavien Doombringer]

We don't have a tyrannical government today.

I would have to disagree.

Once the government has sherked it's commitment to the people and the Constitution, then it has become a Tyranical Government. We don't have a tyrant king, but the elective legislature has become one big tyrant supressing the people of the United States. I don't care what the 16th Admendment says it's wrong! A progressive income tax (which is listed as a tool for communism on the Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx) supresses the will of the people and the legislation back in 1912 knew this. When the Federal Reserve (not a government agency) started handing money to the government like candy, the debt grew, the government didn't know how to pay it back, so the income tax was imposed on the people (which used to be only on corporations and businesses) to pay the debt back. The Uncontrolled spending still exists as the debt gets bigger, more taxes are going to be taken.

There is more; When was it Constitutional to start the Public School, The welfare and the Social Security? It isn't. You see, the Government is running rampant with out any regard to the Constitution, it has in fact beome Tyranical, you must accept it or face jail time and monetary fines, or posession of your goods!