[Just a guy]

Originally Posted by SebC

The line you're drawing isn't as clear as you think it is. Independance from the UK was a political cause. Abolition of slavery was a political cause. And let's be clear - pro-gun politicians, donors are a threat to the security of every American. Citizens' rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are all diminished by the presence of guns. Thus, pro-gun leaders can be reasonably viewed as aggressors against the American populace, and thus, actions against those leaders could in fact be aimed at protecting oneself (and others).

The second amendment itself is purportedly in place to enable the populace to challenge a tyrannical government through armed violence, and ironically the government's refusal to enact gun control measures, even those that have broad support, could be construed as tyrannical. If violence to achieve political aims is wrong then the second amendment serves no purpose and should be repealed.

To be clear, I don't condone slaughtering Republican politicians, but my reasons are different from yours. I think violence to achieve political aims has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and in this case, one would have to become the very thing they seek to prevent - it would be self-defeating.

Don't disagree with you at all. There are exceptions to all rules.