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Old 12-18-2012, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NTamm1215 View Post
I have heard people say that they think restricting what types of guns people can purchase is a slippery slope that will lead to the destruction of certain rights. I disagree. The 2nd amendment is arguably open to more interpretation than any other amendment because the original intent is virtually inapplicable by modern standards. The "right to keep and bear arms" had everything to do with defending oneself from the government and/or his/her fellow man when they felt like their rights were being violated. The idea that people can stockpile assault rifles because of the 2nd amendment seems very silly to me. Restricting what types of guns can be made for legal purchase is constitutional.
I agree. We are already limited to what we can or cannot own. We didnt slide down any slippery slope when the assault ban was in force before.
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