02-04-2013, 08:45 PM
To DC Barry, 2 senators, and congressman:
My view of my rifle and hi-cap mags, the 2nd Amendment, and some politicians basic knowledge of firing a rifle:
2nd Amendment:
As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State:
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.
Well I can read a map and have an understanding of where most of the terrorist and drug cartel attack happen now days. I also understand that me, my house, or where I work are not of any prime interest to them today.
That said I also know the 2nd Amendment was written to allow me to protect myself from inside governments gone astray as much outside forces that may enter this country someday along with common criminals. Odds are I will never have to fire a shot to protect myself from a religious fanatic, an organized criminal gang, or a representative of tyrannical force that may come to power in this nation, I plan to keep the right and ability to do so in an effective manner.
While something like a 38 revolver is adequate for some situations it is not a defense or protection in every possibility that however unlikely could arise. One of the principals we have as a nation long held some enemies are only held at bay or defeated by is the overwhelming strength of our arsenal. Where 6 shots fail, many may prevail.
So whether its burglars, jihadists, or agents I want to convince them that I was not their best choice to try to rob, convert, or make subject to their unconstitutional rule.
The 2nd Amendment uses the phrase shall not be infringed the term infringed is very important to this because it means to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another. Encroachment can be done in small incremental steps there by eroding the rights a little at a time this is the approach being taken now. Limiting the type and/or the capacity of a weapon is an encroachment of its usefulness and thus an infringement of my 2nd Amendment Right. One would think that items enshrined in the Bill of Rights would be a no brainer not to be violated by our elected officials, but it seems their personal agendas take priority over the Constitution they swore to upheld and defend.
With regards to at least one senators belief that semi auto rifles are supposed to be fired from the hip. I think shes been watching way too many old episodes of The Rifleman and doesnt know the differences between real life and TV. Plus has no working knowledge of a lever action rifle firing blanks compared to the issue being discussed.
To the state reps:
In as much that some states have done things like approved pot and marriage between who ever feels like it would you please look at having Florida pass a law in support of the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution? At this point in time Im not sure we can rely on the people in Washington DC to uphold and defend the Constitution as they swore to do. Shouldnt be necessary but some peoples agendas seem to have priority over the Bill of Rights.
My view of my rifle and hi-cap mags, the 2nd Amendment, and some politicians basic knowledge of firing a rifle:
2nd Amendment:
As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State:
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.
Well I can read a map and have an understanding of where most of the terrorist and drug cartel attack happen now days. I also understand that me, my house, or where I work are not of any prime interest to them today.
That said I also know the 2nd Amendment was written to allow me to protect myself from inside governments gone astray as much outside forces that may enter this country someday along with common criminals. Odds are I will never have to fire a shot to protect myself from a religious fanatic, an organized criminal gang, or a representative of tyrannical force that may come to power in this nation, I plan to keep the right and ability to do so in an effective manner.
While something like a 38 revolver is adequate for some situations it is not a defense or protection in every possibility that however unlikely could arise. One of the principals we have as a nation long held some enemies are only held at bay or defeated by is the overwhelming strength of our arsenal. Where 6 shots fail, many may prevail.
So whether its burglars, jihadists, or agents I want to convince them that I was not their best choice to try to rob, convert, or make subject to their unconstitutional rule.
The 2nd Amendment uses the phrase shall not be infringed the term infringed is very important to this because it means to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another. Encroachment can be done in small incremental steps there by eroding the rights a little at a time this is the approach being taken now. Limiting the type and/or the capacity of a weapon is an encroachment of its usefulness and thus an infringement of my 2nd Amendment Right. One would think that items enshrined in the Bill of Rights would be a no brainer not to be violated by our elected officials, but it seems their personal agendas take priority over the Constitution they swore to upheld and defend.
With regards to at least one senators belief that semi auto rifles are supposed to be fired from the hip. I think shes been watching way too many old episodes of The Rifleman and doesnt know the differences between real life and TV. Plus has no working knowledge of a lever action rifle firing blanks compared to the issue being discussed.
To the state reps:
In as much that some states have done things like approved pot and marriage between who ever feels like it would you please look at having Florida pass a law in support of the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution? At this point in time Im not sure we can rely on the people in Washington DC to uphold and defend the Constitution as they swore to do. Shouldnt be necessary but some peoples agendas seem to have priority over the Bill of Rights.