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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Is support of 2A rights/RKBA a Progessive value? [View all]armueller2001
(609 posts)37. What about war when a nation
Is defending itself from an invading force? Is that ok in your book, or should they peacefully submit?
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The right to own guns is a progressive value. Recognizing that right as not absolute
morningfog
Apr 2012
#1
"If true I would expect three people to sight three different set of statistics."
PavePusher
Apr 2012
#27
I think it is more accurate to say that they all ensure, reinforce and strengthen each other.
PavePusher
Apr 2012
#28
As far back as 1983 progressive criminologists James Wright and Peter Rossi
Simo 1939_1940
Apr 2012
#10
"...shall not be infringed." seems to limit the restrictions that can be applied. YMMV. n/t
PavePusher
Apr 2012
#29
Well it is not nearly that simple, what would be considered an infringment is unclear
Bjorn Against
Apr 2012
#40
I will acknowledge that after doing research this probably could not bring a plane down
Bjorn Against
Apr 2012
#96
A shoot-out is never a "good thing", except that it may be required to stop something worse.
PavePusher
Apr 2012
#97
Guns would be more likely to cause a plane to crash into a building than prevent it
Bjorn Against
Apr 2012
#99
Please point out where I said "the good guys could always defeat the terrorists".
PavePusher
Apr 2012
#100
"If we could still do that, we might not have a major construction site in NYC today."
ellisonz
Apr 2012
#68
In principle, both self-defense rights and public safety are legitimate progressive values,
DanTex
Apr 2012
#17
As a progressive, I support the right of innocents to not ever have to face a nut with a gun
saras
Apr 2012
#21
Reminds me of a KKK member I got into it with once -- he called himself "a civil rights activist."
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#30
I have said repeatedly, I don't have a real problem what you do with guns on your land.
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#77
I assume that you're referring to the unfounded accusation that you don't
Simo 1939_1940
Apr 2012
#63
I think the concept of a government allowing an armed populace is very progressive.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#62