i guess i found it fun at first, but i got kinda bored quickly, i dunno, just have different interests/hobbies i suppose.

i realize the second amendment thing, which was long before assault rifles were invented, fwiw. the constitution also had racism and sexism built into it initially too, so there’s that.

The First is first, of course, because they are some of the defining principles of freedom. The Second is the second, because it is absolutely critical to safeguard the First and all the other rights.

A central government that has nothing to fear of it’s populace quickly becomes tyrannical. I think history both recent and ancient bears that out in every case. While the government has checks and balances within itself to keep one part from overwhelming the others, there is no check against the government itself….save the Second Amendment.

And from your statements that you see no reason to own one, I know you’ve probably never fired one. Quite simply it’s fun.

And there may very well be bigger things to worry about, but knowing that the Second Amendment is there, let me know that at least their is a check on our biggest worry….the government.

btw, wasn’t debating the ban, i don’t really care one way or the other personally, even if i see absolutely no need to ever own such a weapon. my usual belief is if you wanna use those types of guns/weapons, join the military, but that’s just me.

there are much bigger things to worry about in my book

If for no reason other than the logistical nightmare of doing otherwise, I presume this new version would take the same form.

And therefore as a result, just like the last one, assault weapons would still be available, it’s just there would be a finite supply, in the face of rising demand. Just like last time, you could still get one….if you’re willing to mortgage your house to get one.

I understand the sentiment, and it’s justified. But let’s keep our arguments inside the realm of rational arguments, rather than emotional rants…that’s a field reserved exclusively for liberals.

funny, that same thing could have been said about Bush for the last 8 years…