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Originally Posted by Just a guy
I think you raise an interesting question. I believe that we as Canadians do not fully understand the American tie to the 2nd amendment. This seems a simple change to us, but seems so fundamental to them.
Money does run things it is true, but you still need to get re-elected and the populace in the US would not re-elect anyone that goes against what they see as their fundamental rights.
My thoughts
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I am a Canadian who lived in the USA.
I understand Americans, especially 2Aers, but I also understand that with enough money, you can achieve anything politically in the US.
Consider this: The 2A is already being violated. No where in the constitution does it say there needs to be an age limit on firearm ownership. Why is the minimum age 18 in Texas therefore? There should be NO age limit if we are going to truly honor the 2A. Conversely, the wording says the militia needs to be "well regulated". OK, so the federal government CAN regulate who owns guns?
The point is, in the courts and with lawmakers, there is room for interpretation and money is what it will take. They are about to overturn the Roe v Wade precedent. It can happen.