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Gun Control Reform Activism
In reply to the discussion: "Gabrielle Giffords Gun Control Super PAC Raises $6.5 Million" [View all]MicaelS
(8,747 posts)46. Yes, we WILL always be deeply divided.
My personal positions are:
I am not an advocate of non-violence. I am most certainly not, and never plan on being a pacifist. I like the statement Heinlein had one of his characters make in one his novels.
I am not a pacifist. Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty.
- John Joseph Bonforte,"Double Star" - Robert A. Heinlein.
- John Joseph Bonforte,"Double Star" - Robert A. Heinlein.
Even if there were no 2nd Amendment at the Federal level, I would support and work for the RKBA at the state level. If my state did not have a RKBA in it's state Constitution, (Texas does), then I would move to a state that did. I believe I have a right to have the means to defend myself and my home with Lethal Force, against those who would seek to harm me, since the police can not be everywhere. I believe the best tool for that is a gun. I believe absolutely in the concept of the Castle Doctrine, without ANY Duty To Retreat from my own home. If a person forces their way into my home, then that person is there to do no good. I do not support the disarmament of the ordinary people in this county because some people do not like guns.
And in case you have sigs blocked in some fashion this is mine:
As long as guns are legal, and I may legally own them, am mentally and physically capable of using them properly and safely, I will do so. I will not be shamed, shunned, embarrassed or made to feel some sort of phony remorse into not owning guns. Not by anyone. Not for reason. If I ever reach the decision to not own guns, it will be solely on my own accord.
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I will gladly admit I am one who thinks the Second Amendment IS the problem and needs to be
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#3
sadly, we get the "pesky 2nd Amendment" song and dance from gun lovers here, which is why I am
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#5
Honestly, I was going through my old photos, growing up in Texas...picture after picture
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#27
Notice how there are NO "reasonable" gun owners here at DU who claim to be in favor of gun safety
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#11
I also love the way they "reject" the NRA, often saying they were once members but no more.
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#14
There are reasons for the divide. A major reason is the belief I hold and several others here hold,
CTyankee
Aug 2013
#36
I own an "arsenal" that would make you blanch and I'm quite in favor of new laws thx.
sir pball
Aug 2013
#53