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Setting Boundaries to 2A: What does it mean to Infringe?
Your personal boundaries determine how far people push you. In the 2A world, government encroachment on your right to bear arms comes to mind. Individuals vary in their tolerance for societal infringements on their rights. The three levels of 2nd Amendment infringement include: no comprise Absolutists, intermediate Centrists, and Rationalists.
An in-depth Guide to the 2nd Amendment’s Meaning
Thumbing through the dictionary, you look up the words to the 2nd Amendment. However, you realize it is an enigma of words. The 2nd Amendment’s wording shrouds an illusiveness. Two sides battle for the 2nd Amendment’s meaning: individual vs collective rights. The most contentious phrase is “well regulated”. Some scholars
Democrats vs. Republicans: The Great Gun Divide
In the turbulent river of politics, do you notice a divide exists? Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on gun policy. Guess what? Their websites show it. As a general rule, Democrats favor more gun control than Republicans. Democratic candidate websites have special tabs dedicated to regulations. Conversely, Republicans verbally say
Gun Ownership in Question: A Right or Privilege?
Imagine strolling down the street when you spot a fellow citizen carrying a gun peacefully. Should you call the cops to report this individual? This scenario raises a fundamental question: are guns an inherent right or a granted privilege? In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court asserted that firearm ownership is
Public Safety: A Gun Control Advocate’s Goal for Society
Did you know that, according to a 2016 survey, 21% of prisoners reported carrying a gun during their crime? This staggering statistic lead to heightened safety fears. Concerned citizens lobby for societal gun control. Gun control laws primarily focus on reducing available firearms to criminals. In reality, gun control affects
8 Common Arguments for Gun Control Debunked
Gun control advocates are relentless. Their dedication to lobbying government officials to issue firearm restrictions never ceases. State legislatures continue to pass new gun laws every year. Let’s examine some of the most common arguments overused by the gun control lobby below. 1. “We Must Protect the Public from Criminals.”