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Originally Posted by MartinSE
Yes, the definition does keep changing. And yes, I hate guns. I think the biggest mistake in our countries history was the 2nd amendment. But, I am also realistic and know that the horses have left the barn, we are not going to collect and do away with guns. So, I prefer to try for gun regulations that can help - like universal background checks.
I personally don't think much of the argument that we have a right to protect ourselves from the government. Bullocks. That is a relatively new interpretation of the 2nd and was created to rile up the base.
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Our Founding Fathers stated otherwise. They discussed it at length in their debates, writings and letters between each other. Madison and Jefferson wrote over 1,200 letters to each other discussing Rights, our governments, etc. I have them all.
We need to have a very fundamental understanding of individual rights, state rights, and federal powers. That is seriously lacking today.
Being a former Marine I have to say I'm surprised you hate guns. Let's go to the range sometime and see if I can change that perspective.