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National vote on handguns?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 21 Jul 2001 01:46:12 GMT
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It's too complicated to follow all the posts about handguns and automatic
weapons, so I'll throw the following idea into the wind. Since America IS a
democracy and every individual has an opinion on handguns and automatic
weapons, why not put it to a national vote? This IS the land of one man, one
vote after all (or one woman, one vote as well).
The right to bear arms, as described in our Constitution, was created at a
point in history when the only personal firearm was a muzzle loader (musket
or rather large pistol). Therefore, since times and technology have changed,
I say the right should remain but be narrowed to exclude handguns and
automatic weapons for the simple reason (and fact) of their common use in
thousands upon thousands of crimes, injuries and killings annually in our
country.
If it's such an important right and individual freedom in our country, all
registered American voters deserve the chance to decide their fate as
individuals and as a society. This is about people living and dying, often
needlessly, clinging to a believe that deserves serious reconsideration for
everyone's well being. I say put it to a national vote and let the people
decide, not the politicians and especially not the lobbyists. Let democracy
prevail on this matter, as it once did over 200 years ago.
Dan
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| (...) That is not how (well, actually, I suppose we _could_ make it happen that way) our constitution is changed. (...) I'd rather we just do away with all weaponry. Might as well. (...) Everyone in my neighborhood is armed. There hasn't been a (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
| | | Re: National vote on handguns?
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| (...) If a non-US citizen is allowed a word in this matter, I'd point out the fact that the United States seem to be the only "stable democracy" to have such a liberal system for gun-control. It is scary that the 3 nations, currently not at war, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
| | | Re: National vote on handguns?
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| (...) You are absolutely right. In fact, why stop there? Since so many crimes involve cars (have you ever heard of a get-away bicycle), we should ban private ownership of cars as well. And since the right to drive is not guaranteed anywhere in the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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