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In reply to the discussion: Would it ever be possible to eliminate guns? [View all]Taverner
(55,476 posts)3. The 2A was originally set up to legalize lynch mobs
Hence, the "well regulated militia" portion
There has to be a way we can repeal it
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All you need is a Supreme Court with at least 5 Justices not as bigoted/stupid as juror B37.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#4
I think Hoyt's point was that a different SCOTUS might interpret the 2nd differently
Orrex
Jul 2013
#8
Thanks Orrex, you are no B37. The Supreme Court revisits decisions all the time, with slightly
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#24
What do you think of "Planned Parenthood v. Casey", Hoyt? No snark, real question. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Jul 2013
#14
Those who covet guns will still want them. Think if Zman had stunned Trayvon, we'd still have
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#26
Right now, pepper spray works in cases like Zman. But folks attracted to gun ads like below,
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#44
I believe it was 1996 when Australia bit the bullet and passed really tough gun laws.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#2
Where's all the civil disobedience. You getting your guns ready, hoping for riots as an
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#75
In many states, you can't carry a sword or spear down the street -- but a gun is fine.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#46
Because they are paranoid fools, who expect us to believe they won't reach for their weapon until
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#51
Yeah, that civil disobedience - if bigots can carry guns in public, I can carry a spear.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#76
Logistically it would be impossible. We've way to many people to police for weapons.
NightWatcher
Jul 2013
#22
If not the NRA, then there would be another group that would be just as large.
GreenStormCloud
Jul 2013
#81
That's the only plan that would work and that I would whole heartedly support.
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#62
Oh that will definitely need an amendment, one that I don't see getting passed this century
Taverner
Jul 2013
#74