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Originally Posted by buggyone
It seems as some who have such strong Second Amendment viewpoints forget about First Amendment guarantees that includes Freedom of Speech.
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What we have here is a lapse in logic.
The full text of the First Amendment is: "
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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never seen any discussion of the Second Amendment in which any supporter of the amendment has proposed that Congress should pass a law abridging the right of Free Speech.
Freedom of Speech does not shield the speaker from others expressing disapproval of his views or even from repercussions resulting from expressing those views. People can even be fired from their jobs for speaking out on controversial subjects. If you doubt that check with Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
So, speak out all you want. The First Amendment protects you from Congress, but does not require others to believe that your views have merit.
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