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In reply to the discussion: Is the Federal Government supposed to be giving citizens weapons? [View all]4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)2. Heads would explode if that happened
particularly when and if that didn't lead to any sort of increase in crime whatsoever (like say in Switzerland).
/I don't think we *should* do this. But I would get a good laugh if we did because of the absolute hysterical outrage it would generate.
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Can you seriously show me where my reading of what the Constitution says is wrong?
jbgood1977
Nov 2012
#5
You claimed there is precedent on this paragraph yet did not provide any links.
jbgood1977
Nov 2012
#21
One need not be a degreed and lettered personage to read and understand the plain meanings....
PavePusher
Nov 2012
#11
exactly where would the money for said guns come from in the first place?
Tuesday Afternoon
Nov 2012
#39
I'll ask again. Do you have links on any court determinations on this paragraph?
jbgood1977
Nov 2012
#19
Before this thread is highjacked by educational theory, let me offer this...
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#36
They issued a sealed basic battle-pack that was to be used for any initial conflict...
PavePusher
Nov 2012
#30
If I recall correctly the national marksmanship program used to provide gun clubs
rzemanfl
Nov 2012
#3
"Very disconcerting when the clip came out." That was exactly the sentiments of some of those who
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#42
Actually it has been selling older weapons to civilians for quite some time
ProgressiveProfessor
Nov 2012
#4
Free of Charge? Trust me -- it would cost somebody, something. Probably all of us, in the way of
Tuesday Afternoon
Nov 2012
#40
No.The Second Militia Act of 1792 very specifically requires the militia to buy their own equipment.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2012
#33
What everyone seems to be forgetting here is that regardless of how the weapons
Tuesday Afternoon
Nov 2012
#47