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Larry Dighera writes:
The founders of our fair nation found it prudent for its people to bear arms, so as not to be easily conquered, much as the insurgents in Iraq are able to resist occupation. The founders were thinking of specific and temporary circumstances, not necessarily of a permanent state. And the odd thing about American gun owners is that they worry about being "conquered" by their own government, rather than any outside force. I guess being able to vote is less important than being able to shoot. The fact that organized militaries can easily overwhelp a few rifles or pistols doesn't seem to occur to anyone. The notion made some sense in the eighteenth century, and its underlying premise still holds today. Until the insurgents are disarmed (at $3 billion/week all the arms in Iraq could have easily been purchased) there will be no peace in the middle east. Just let them all kill each other, and then deal with the survivors (and they'll have to deal, because they'll need the money). |
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![]() "Mxsmanic" wrote in message ... The founders were thinking of specific and temporary circumstances, not necessarily of a permanent state. Yeah, that's why they started a new country, they just needed a place to camp for the weekend. And the odd thing about American gun owners is that they worry about being "conquered" by their own government, rather than any outside force. I guess being able to vote is less important than being able to shoot. The fact that organized militaries can easily overwhelp a few rifles or pistols doesn't seem to occur to anyone. What would a clueless twit like you know about what American gun owners think. |
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On Sat, 26 May 2007 15:19:29 +0200, Mxsmanic
wrote in : The fact that organized militaries can easily overwhelp a few rifles or pistols doesn't seem to occur to anyone. There are way more than 'a few' in this country. |
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