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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Okay, I'm Sure i'll Get Flamed but [View all]David__77
(23,624 posts)36. If it "became" twisted, it was extremely early on.
I'm not aware of guns/rifles/muskets/whathaveyou being universally banned at any point among US citizens.
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Our military doesn't use lead much any more...they prefer depleted Uranium. Nobody seems to care
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#4
You do realize the D.U. slugs pollute for 10ks of years right? Small detail.
Katashi_itto
Dec 2012
#25
I wouldn't have a problem with the 1st Amendment if we still had quill pens...
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#6
How do you feel about hate speech inciting others to violence and murder? Surely you don't think
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#14
How do you feel about 2nd amendment access allowing violence and murder? Surely you don't think
Gold Rush
Dec 2012
#15
It is a precisely equivalent analogy. It's the old fuss over whose ox is being gored.
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#13
Congress has all the authority it needs for the militia in Article I, Section 8, clauses 15 & 16.
jody
Dec 2012
#8
Could you please tell me what the alphabet soup you refer to? Should I be insulted? I'm a newbie.
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#18