Thread: Whats your opinion on automatic weapons?

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker --
You're partially correct. It's inclusion in the Bill of Rights rests largely upon an historical basis, dating to the British policy of making the possession of arms a crime prior to the War of American Rebellion. Thus, the practice of confiscation of arms became routine. When the Union was formed, however, the nation's leaders realized that each State, to insure its own security, required a well-regulated militia consisting of as many of its able-bodied male citizens as any emergency might require. In order to have a well-regulated militia, the right to keep and bear arms was essential.
It is important to note, however,that the provisions of the 2nd Amendment apply only to the National Gov't. The States can, and do, regulate the possession of arms. In essence, the 2nd Amendment provides for the individual States to maintain their own militias -- today's National Guard. That is the original intent: to allow the individual States to arm their own militias. However, through tradition and subsequent laws, private ownership of arms has become the norm.

Good point maple. Didn't take that into account. What do you guys think? Even though the states have every right to control arms, do you think the SHOULD? I don't think so, but that's just me.

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Good point maple. Didn't take that into account. What do you guys think? Even though the states have every right to control arms, do you think the SHOULD? I don't think so, but that's just me.

Parker --
That is just one of the differences in our respective educational achievements: you're in junior high, I have a Master's. You'll get there, though. Some universities even offer gymnastics scholarships -- they have uniforms and everything!

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker --
That is just one of the differences in our respective educational achievements: you're in junior high, I have a Master's. You'll get there, though. Some universities even offer gymnastics scholarships -- they have uniforms and everything!

Man do I still wish I did it!!!!! Dad pulled me out cause I never overcame sicknesses. I really miss it!