Why has the right to bear arms been questioned today?

Question

RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

Answer 1

Because some people, strange as it may seem, think that if guns are outlawed, people will no longer be killed with guns. This idea is so insane that I can't even begin to explain or understand it.

Answer 2

The Consititutional Argument is this. The actual text says "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (US History Text)

Now in reading that it says the right of the people to keep and bear Arms. Those for gun ownership and concealed weapons laws and so forth ONLY see that part. They choose to not read the REASONING behind the amendment, SECURITY OF THE STATE (NATION). The argument then becomes, is it necessary in today's America, with the National Guard, Army Reserve, and US Army as well as other armed forces, for the common citizen to own a multitude of weapons (beyond the typical hunting rifle or bow and arrow). There is a practical purpose to gun ownership and registration of a weapon. I believe weapons over a certain caliber should be registered! There is no reason for a sportsman to own a .40 hand gun or a a rifle larger than a 30-06 (btw the same ammunition used in the M-16 Assault Rifle.) In America, we will never get rid of gun crimes (heck in the World) but we do have the highest crime rate of ALL industrialized nations. We have the highest murder rate of all industrialized nations. We hve the highest rate of gun ownership of almost all nations. (facts that can be found online if you look!)

Should we allow everyone to own a weapon? What happens when the people rise up in mutiny against the government? Will the Army do their duty and slaughter the American people who are shooting at them? With elections and all the checks and balances is armed conflict necessary within the borders?

I think the Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, is due for a major overhaul to bring it up to date and more in line with today's issues and problems. Who wants to undertake that battle though? It is an outdated document that is misapplied more often than not by the people and by the governement (esp. courts). It is interpretted to fit a political agenda and that is it. It is not looked at in the context of its writing, its words, and the world in which it was developed. Historically, all parts of the Constitution are ignored. Instead they are interpreted in a way that will allow whoever needs it to get whatever it is they need.

Answer 3

if you study history you will find the end of any republic or democracy always end in a military take over,knowing this the founding fathers realized that the best defense from a coup de tete was an armed citizenry ,a militia by its very nature is not regulated by the government.most modern weapon bans in effect today are derived from one case in the thirty's when a judge ruled that a sawed off shotgun was not a weapon a militia man might carry,anyone who served in combat could have set him straight
we need to always be vigilant if we are to stay free .the right to bear arms is the price we pay ,like free speech it is not always convenient but it is necessary to a free republic.

Answer 4

I used the right to bear arms in a Home break in scenario and ended up with a bunch of thumbs down

Answer 5

REDJR asks "What happens when the people rise up in mutiny against the government?" That is exactly why the second amendment was written. Its purpose is to ensure the people can overthrow a repressive government. Don't forget, our Founding Fathers had recently done just that. One of the truths held to be self-evident was "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government"

Answer 6

I'm with Blue Julie, the problem of people getting shot to death isn't going to go away because of a piece of paper saying their illegal. In fact, making it illegal to bear arms is just going to make the bad guys want them even more!

Answer 7

I think REDJR has one valid point: The Bill of RIghts needs an overhaul -- let's start with the freedom of speech -- let's start with REDJR's speech, & move on to anyone that agrees with it. Sound good? You get the idea.

The Second Amendment is America's original "Homeland Security".

Answer 8

i dont know how any one could question something like that. bears are born with arms abnd you cant hardly make itan option. any living thing born with arms or legs should be left alone

Answer 9

It's not. The republicans are afriad they will lose the election because they've been governing so poorly so they're trying the old trick of "Democrats want to take your guns."

Man they are desparate.

VOTE THIS NOVEMBER.

Answer 10

what do you mean? I don't question your right to wear T-Shirts! ;)

just kidding! :)

seriously though, weapons have evolved a lot since that law was written.. when the law was written, it wouldn't have been possible for a lone gunman to take out 50 people like they can today..