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mykalberta · 07-30-2012, 08:27 AM

2nd amendment is meant to allow citizens to own the necessary tools to if need be, overthrow the government if it becomes too tyrannical.

American colonists were barred from owning guns by the British. Its very difficult to overthrow a government if you have rocks and sticks and they have guns (unless of course you have a board with a nail in it).

Yes, some of this is taken to the extremes with gun ownership. But most people against the 2nd amendment dont even think someone should be able to own a handgun so extremes exist on both fronts.

Americans fought for their freedoms, they didnt negotiate them, I dont think anyone south of the border expects Canadians to understand.

07-30-2012, 08:27 AM	#6
mykalberta Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	2nd amendment is meant to allow citizens to own the necessary tools to if need be, overthrow the government if it becomes too tyrannical. American colonists were barred from owning guns by the British. Its very difficult to overthrow a government if you have rocks and sticks and they have guns (unless of course you have a board with a nail in it). Yes, some of this is taken to the extremes with gun ownership. But most people against the 2nd amendment dont even think someone should be able to own a handgun so extremes exist on both fronts. Americans fought for their freedoms, they didnt negotiate them, I dont think anyone south of the border expects Canadians to understand. __________________ MYK - Supports Arizona to democtratically pass laws for the state of Arizona Rudy was the only hope in 08 2011 Election: Cons 40% - Nanos 38% Ekos 34%