Why do conservatives obsess over the 2nd Amendment... but?

Question

have no problem over-funding our military to the point where our military can squash any militia like a bug?

I understand arming yourselves to hunt and protect property but the ultimate purpose of the 2nd to protect from a tyrannical governement so how do you rationalize the above?


Serious answers, please.

Answer 1

Well you are asking for speculation, but I think there is a basic problem here--the ones who are gung ho over guns at heart picture themselves to be superior because they are insecure people (psychological term I think is projection). They reason that because they are superior, they have to fear the masses (translate: all of those who disagree, who are economically below them, who are different) and need protection.

I seriously believe they cling to guns out of fear and insecurity--and by the way, that's why they also want big armies under their control.

PS to the ignoramus above, the word you want is "bear" not "bare" but if you want the right to have "bare arms" go sleeveless then, I'll allow it. ;-) Moreover, somebody who can't distinguish between one word or another, or who is too stupid to spell correctly, should not be allowed behind the wheel of a car, let alone behind a gun. And finally, be aware that there is no right to bear arms in the US Constitution....what there is, is a right to bear arms when in a militia--the 2nd Amendment 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."

That means you can keep a weapon for the sole purpose of joining the national guard (are you a member?), otherwise, there is no such right to bear arms.

Obviously Polaris below is not a lawyer or an expert in language (and I am both). There is no such right clearly written Polaris, read my quote of the 2nd Amendment, the second clause is dependent upon the first and therefore they must be read together...unless you join the national guard, you have no right to bear arms. And, the US Supreme Court agrees with me.

Answer 2

First thing every able bodied male eighteen and over is in the militia. As stated in the 2nd amendment to the constitution. So that means every able bodied male has the right to or more to the point to duty to bear arms. If the second Amendment were to be strictly enforced then every able bodied male would have to purchase and maintain a service approved rifle when he turned eighteen. He would also have to under go military training.

It ticks me off when some people spout off about the constitution and all they have read is just the titles to the Amendments not the whole Amendment.

And remember this power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The 2nd Amendment is as much to protect us from our own government becoming a totalitarian dictatorship as it was to protect from foreign invaders.

As far as a large standing Army, this country learned it's lesson about that the hard way in World War II and in World War I. there are a lot of people in the world who would like nothing better than see America as we know it erased off the face of the earth.

Answer 3

You're crazy. A strong country has a strong defense because it will protect us from future enemies. The 2nd Amendment is a constitutional right and Americans are excercising their right to bear arms. We are supposed to have a strong army, otherwise will be squashed like a bug! Your question doesn't make any sense. Are you saying we're a tyrannical government? I don't agree with your thinking and hope you're not a Democrat. Because I'm a Democrat and don't agree with you.

Answer 4

That's a really good question. But I guess it depends on the lesser of two evils - would you rather have an American military with no teeth, one that cannot legitimately defend itself against foreign powers? Or one that's armed to the teeth and can stand up to the best weapons anyone in the world has?

Basically, I'd say our first priority is ensuring that foreign invaders can be stopped and that our second goal is to protect against our own tyrannical government. That's why we spend the half-trillion dollars every year on our military and hope that if it ever becomes oppressive, we can overthrow it with force and popular sentiment.

Answer 5

The 2nd Amendment guarantees my right to keep and bear arms. That is written in clear language. I support a strong military that can protect us from the savage at the gate. Period. No obsession here. Perhaps the questioner is the only one with an obsession.

Answer 6

we cannot crush the militas, The militas are the cause of all the violence over there right now, and we cannot crush them.

The 2nd is for personal property protection, not for over-funding the army.

we are not overfunded tho {army}

Answer 7

Doesn't make much sense. When the Constitution was written, the only firearms available were muzzle-loading muskets.

I understand the original purpose of the 2nd Ammendment. I don't understand why it's so important for so many people to have so many guns.

Answer 8

Probably for the same reason(s)that liberals have plunged our country into a world-wide lending institution that forgives loans and debts at the TAXPAYERS expense!

Answer 9

you can never over-fund the military...it is their loss of life that permits you to obsess over giving the military every tool it needs.

Answer 10

The only obssessing is from the left. Nice projecting tho.