A very cognizant view of the rules!

[porciniman]

The second amendment states: (Yeah, like y'all didn't know already)
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

A very cognizant view of the rules is proposed!!! (by Michigander)

"Infringement is a hinderance, an impedement, a frustration.
All regulations are infringements by definition.
The constitution is a contract by which we The People delegate to the government certain powers or authorities. The document really has no other purpose. The government has no powers other than those delegated to it by the People. The Bill of Rights is an aside. Because we have not delegated to the government any power or authority to regulate firearms, they may not. Thus the right to own guns reigns.

Specifically to the wording of the amendment: Note that nowhere in the amendment is the government delegated any power or authority to do anything. If you agree with the social contract premise as explained above, you must agree that the government may not regulate guns, regardless of the amendment
If any regulation is allowed, then all regulation is allowed. It can only be one or the other. It cannot be both. By allowing the government the power to regulate any, they have the power to regulate all."


My thought.....
Is there a way that, intelligent, law abidding citizens, using a thought provoking idea like that stated above by Michigander, can be used to pursuade those who speak against the right to keep and bear arms?

I ask because, some of my "so called friends", want nothing to do with me since I started to embrace the 2nd amendment.
TIA
Cheers, VB

 

[R.H. Lee]

Is there a way that, intelligent, law abidding citizens, using a thought provoking idea like that stated above by Michigander, can be used to pursuade those who speak against the right to keep and bear arms?

No. Hardcore gun grabbers do not respond to rational thought and logic. They are solely emotionally based hoplophobes. They may respond to drug therapy.

 

[Shovelhead]

My thought.....
Is there a way that, intelligent, law abiding citizens, using a thought provoking idea like that stated above by Michigander, can be used to persuade those who speak against the right to keep and bear arms?

I ask because, some of my "so called friends", want nothing to do with me since I started to embrace the 2nd amendment.
TIA
Cheers, VB

When "the wolf is at the door", they just might change their minds.

As I remember, there were a great many firearms purchased right after 09-11-01 by folks who normally wouldn't want anything at all to do with them.

It's amazing how having one's keester in jeopardy can make one look at things in a whole new light..........

Ed

 

[Standing Wolf]

...some of my "so called friends", want nothing to do with me since I started to embrace the 2nd amendment.

Count your blessings! It's a waste of time to try to be friends with people who don't respect other people's rights and freedom.

 

[ctdonath]

If someone refuses to understand plain language, more of it won't help.

 

[Don Gwinn]

If they don't want to be around you, forget them. Go shooting when the range is crowded and you'll meet people who won't abandon your friendship over guns.