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Re: Foundation of a republic (was Gun control)
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Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:38:54 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:

> > The only reason the 2nd might be ineffective against government
> > firepower is that we have allowed the government to overly restrict the
> > weapons an individual may possess. At this point, we better darn well
> > hope that if the government goes on a rampage, that enough of the
> > military don't agree that we gain some comparable firepower.
> 
> Realistically, what do you think the chances are of your government going on
> the "rampage"?

  I'm sure the Branch Davidians perceived a rampage to be in the air, and
folks around Ruby Ridge might likewise agree that the guvmint sometimes
forcibly oversteps its bounds.

     Dave!



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  Re: Foundation of a republic (was Gun control)
 
(...) It is all a matter of perception. (...) Ruby Ridge? (26 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) Realistically, what do you think the chances are of your government gonig on the "rampage"? Scott A (26 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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