[robertpaulsen]

"Thanks for the link, paulsen."

First, I didn't give you this link. I referenced a different page.

Second, your link goes to the wrong page. The verbage you quoted comes from here. FReepers would be well advised to go to the correct page to see your excerpt in context.

Third, the author presents this scenario "as a way to spark discussion of the topic."

Fourth, I think the author is correct -- I think that our society views our freedom to bear arms as those arms "reasonable for hunting, sport, collecting, and personal defense". I believe that society neglects the fact that the primary purpose of the second amendment was to protect against tyranny.

[tpaine]

I hope Freepers will see the whole site, paulsen..

Its very well done agit-prop for your sides anti-constitutional POV. -- Very sly.

Mount shades his interpretations just enough to appear to be 'reasonable'..
But his real idea is to rewrite our Constitution, in favor of all powerful, majority controlled States.

[henderson field]

"...The need to arm the populace...is no longer of much concern...?
I beg to differ. These are the most dangerous of times. Everyone needs a means of self defense. Instead of being discouraged, gun ownership should be mandatory.

[H.Akston]

"Fourth, I think the author is correct -- I think that our society views our freedom to bear arms as those arms "reasonable for hunting, sport, collecting, and personal defense". I believe that society neglects the fact that the primary purpose of the second amendment was to protect against tyranny.
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Great quote from Henry today on the true need for the 2nd Amendment:

"O sir, we should have fine times, indeed, if, to punish tyrants, it were only sufficient to assemble the people! ... Did you ever read of any revolution in a nation, brought about by the punishment of those in power, inflicted by those who had no power at all?" --Patrick Henry

To punish Tyrants, primary purpose. You're correct.