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Re: National vote on handguns?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 21 Jul 2001 10:16:59 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> 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).
That is not how (well, actually, I suppose we _could_ make it happen that way)
our constitution is changed.
> 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.
I'd rather we just do away with all weaponry. Might as well.
> 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.
Everyone in my neighborhood is armed. There hasn't been a killing in my
neighborhood in many many years (perhaps not since the Lindbergh baby). Guns
aren't about killing and dying. They are about preparation, defense, and a way
of life. People die needlessly because of their societal expectations and
their actions. I've had people argue with me on this point, but I still assert
that anyone can move. People should move away from dangerous places.
> 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.
I don't think that's exactly how it worked.
Chris
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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