You’ll be safe at an NRA conference where you’re not allowed to carry a gun. https://www.businessinsider.com/nra-conference-wont-allow-attendees-to-bring-their-guns-2022-5
The Second Amendment is only one single sentence containing a mere 27 words: “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 single sentence not broken up even by a semi-colon. Just a statement with a modifying dependent clause explaining its purpose: a militia — described by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist #29 as a collective right of each state as balance to federal power — for protection of “the SECURITY of a free State.”
This is how it was written, and this is how it was understood and interpreted for almost two hundred years until corrupt Supreme Court justices bought by the gun lobby interpreted in a way that is a bizarre, grotesque distortion of its original form because PEOPLE NO LONGER FEEL SECURE and it is because of, not protected by, the omnipresence of massive battlefield weapons of war that the Founders could never imagine..
Children are no longer SECURE in their schools. Worshippers are no longer SECURE in their synagogues, churches, temples or mosques. LGBTQ+ folks are no longer SECURE in their safe places — their bars and nightclubs. Those attending concerts or movies are no longer SECURE in their places of entertainment.
The interpretation by today’s Supreme Court flies in the face of what the Amendment was intended and how it was written.
In the case of Schenck v United States (249 U.S. 47 (1919)), Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote of the First Amendment, WHICH (unlike the Second) INCLUDES NO DIRECT LIMITATIONS AT ALL, “The Constitution is not a suicide pact” and, in fact, even though the text of the First Amendment is completely unrestricted, is understood to allow limitations on speech against defamation, false advertising, perjury, incitement to violence, incitement to insurrection or other crimes, or yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater.
America has become a pretty sad place when the only perceived safe time is while carrying an assault rifle. And, what could possibly go wrong.. when you have a zillion neurotic people carrying loaded guns.
Flashaaway 6 months ago
Pardon my ignorance but why all the NRA themes today? Is it kill 1 get 2 more free passes day today?
Coopersdad 6 months ago
I guess the GOP and the gun industry (and the NRA) can feel proud. They are protecting what is most important. BARF Sorry , couldn’t help it!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member 6 months ago
You’ll be safe at an NRA conference where you’re not allowed to carry a gun. https://www.businessinsider.com/nra-conference-wont-allow-attendees-to-bring-their-guns-2022-5
DD Wiz Premium Member 6 months ago
The Second Amendment is only one single sentence containing a mere 27 words: “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 single sentence not broken up even by a semi-colon. Just a statement with a modifying dependent clause explaining its purpose: a militia — described by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist #29 as a collective right of each state as balance to federal power — for protection of “the SECURITY of a free State.”
This is how it was written, and this is how it was understood and interpreted for almost two hundred years until corrupt Supreme Court justices bought by the gun lobby interpreted in a way that is a bizarre, grotesque distortion of its original form because PEOPLE NO LONGER FEEL SECURE and it is because of, not protected by, the omnipresence of massive battlefield weapons of war that the Founders could never imagine..
Children are no longer SECURE in their schools. Worshippers are no longer SECURE in their synagogues, churches, temples or mosques. LGBTQ+ folks are no longer SECURE in their safe places — their bars and nightclubs. Those attending concerts or movies are no longer SECURE in their places of entertainment.
The interpretation by today’s Supreme Court flies in the face of what the Amendment was intended and how it was written.
In the case of Schenck v United States (249 U.S. 47 (1919)), Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote of the First Amendment, WHICH (unlike the Second) INCLUDES NO DIRECT LIMITATIONS AT ALL, “The Constitution is not a suicide pact” and, in fact, even though the text of the First Amendment is completely unrestricted, is understood to allow limitations on speech against defamation, false advertising, perjury, incitement to violence, incitement to insurrection or other crimes, or yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater.
braindead Premium Member 6 months ago
And the mass shootings are just a fraction of the gun violence.
GOGOPOWERANGERS 6 months ago
All that would make this better if there a person from nra saying guns are safe
knutdl 6 months ago
Happiness https://youtu.be/vdvnOH060Qg
Masterskrain Premium Member 6 months ago
“Safety? Schmaftey! Just as long as I can wave my manhood extension around in public to PROVE what a big, macho man I am!”
Teto85 Premium Member 6 months ago
America. Land of gun care and health control.
FrankErnesto 6 months ago
How about in your bed, sound asleep. Don’t feel too safe, our police could use some regulating, and enforcement.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 6 months ago
America has become a pretty sad place when the only perceived safe time is while carrying an assault rifle. And, what could possibly go wrong.. when you have a zillion neurotic people carrying loaded guns.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 6 months ago
A gun is not a magic wand. It doesn’t automatically make things safer.
Ally2005 6 months ago
Life in America………………………
Dapperdan61 Premium Member 6 months ago
Land of the free is a fantasy
Radish the wordsmith Premium Member 6 months ago
Republigun dictators want to bury you.
mourdac Premium Member 6 months ago
I have my eye on an Abrahams A1 battle tank and maybe some 105 mm howitzers for my personal protection under the 2nd Amendment … /s
Ammosexual Premium Member 6 months ago
#metoo
AtomicForce91 Premium Member 6 months ago
And who is part of the militia?Every free person, except a few politicians.
AtomicForce91 Premium Member 6 months ago
And who is part of the militia?Every free person, except a few politicians.