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Originally posted by Colin@May 8 2003, 05:08 AM
Bush is likely going to sign new legislation extending the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons for ten years. The NRA's not happy. Senate Democrats are. So here the Republican president and many Democratic senators are in agreement.
Will this hurt Bush in the elections with the "NRA Vote"?
Do you agree or disagree with the banning of semiautomatic assault weapons? The US founding fathers were quite clearly concerned that one has the right to bear arms to defend oneself against one's own government. As Thomas Jefferson said "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." But are we well beyond this now? In what way does the average citizen have any hope of facing the US Army even WITH semi-automatic weapons?
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We got off topic...I liked the question and find it interesting.
I do not like it when people take away any of my current rights. I like to hold on to them Filipino hookers, and I don't want to let go until I'm ready and its my choice. Of course, I don't own any semi-automatic weapons right now, and don't plan on it...but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
I have not been a big Bush fan, but I have to admit I like the fact that he's not towing the party line. Even if I don't agree with him or this policy, at least he is doing what he feels is right. I can't believe I just said that...
But fucking A, that Homeland Security Bullshit makes me so pissed I can't see straight. Yes, I know...this is when everyone comes out and says you're just being paranoid, blah, blah, blah...
Back to the semi-automatic weapons...Colin, you asked if we were way beyond wanting the ability to protect ourselves against our government. I say absolutely not. It is very important to be able to defend yourself against your own government, obviously. You are right...I doubt a semi-automatic weapons would help, but I could take a few of those fuckers out with me.
So, what do you hard core Republicans think? MikeAI filled us in, he doesn't like it either. I'm glad to hear that. I was afraid MikeAI might try to defend the president on this one, with some crazy justification
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Torone, where do you stand?