So, you believe in something because it's written on paper? Would you believe in banning gay marriage if we put that down on the same piece of paper? Did you know that blacks were once counted as 3/5 of a person? That was written on paper, too, so you must clearly agree?
The 2nd amendment has legal status as part of the rules our government establishes and theoretically lives by. The constitution also says we're innocent until proven guilty. With a gun background check, you're guilty until proven innocent.
So.... what is your point? Just sayin'. I mean, his argument for believing in guns is a bit weak. If that's your argument (it's law, it's on paper), shouldn't you be living to the T of the law at all times?
The second amendment is our rights, not necessarily laws we must live by. If we had a constitutional right to fuck lions, that's valuable. These rights are for the government to not have full power over the people. It's also the right for a citizen to have the right to protect themselves if the government wanted to take total control of its people. Basically the government may choose to take control, but the citizens have guns to defend themselves.
Yes, you should be living to the T of the constitution all the time. It is the by laws of the country. Without them, there's nothing to stop anyone from saying your right to free speech is just as unimportant as your right to buy a gun.
LULZ..... You guys kill me. It's on a piece of paper. You guys treat written law as though it's the air you breathe, the water we drink. As if it's some naturally-occurring element. As though it is a necessity of life. Just so I can better understand where you guys are coming from..... where do you guys draw the line as to which things written on paper you follow and those you do not...?
By the way........ this "interesting observance" is a terrible, terrible observance. It's like me looking at you and saying, "Gee, HCP should be a garden weed ninja assasin," because you're Hispanc. Clearly, that isn't the case. Just like your "observance".
No. Not really. Just saying that just because it's on paper doesn't make it right. For being so smart, you have difficulty grasping that? It seems you have difficulty understanding something that is nature versus something that is man-created.
Silly, angry guy. You're mixing several arguments. You specifically asked about "things written on paper" You can't even keep track of your own arguments, never mind trying to argue with me.
You laugh at the laws that make this country great. What separates the us from Afghanistan? And you use paper to buy things. You value that don't you? If not, just send me all your paper notes and live on some secluded island
Denny will fight for that as much as the second amendment. You are right! The government is trying to take away all our rights. That's why we lobby so they don't take away everything. Give them an inch and before you know it, you are miles from where you started.
LOL. I'm laughing at you. Because I don't really care. One, it's funny to see some of you guys get worked up over this. And two, I was trying to gain understanding into Nate's comment of "I believe it because it's law". So clearly, you were rubbed by something. I could care less one way or another. I'm flattered you think I'm worked up over this - I guess you missed my poking fun in a few of my posts. But, admittedly, I should expect that from those who are so uptight and pretentious in all of their posts.
You guys clearly missed the boat on my posts, but it's cool. More than anything, I was trying to poke fun at Nate essentially saying, "it's on paper, I believe it!" But now I feel bad for not believing in everything that is on paper. For the record, I'm not laughing at laws. My original point, and I guess I should have made it more clear for some of you, is that I was making jest of Nate's comment. We all have to think for ourselves (some of you clearly cannot). I just thought his comment sounded funny, like "it's on paper, I must follow it to the T of the law." I mean, I thought that's what made this country so great, being "free" and being able to think for ourselves. But no.... I must follow what the paper says in front of my face. I will be sure to use more green font.
I missed the sarcasm. Sorry if I seem a little brash about it. I just truly value our rights and get a little sensitive.
You should frame your inquiry like this. The board Christians should ask, what would Jesus do? The board Jews should ask, what would T. Boone Pickens do?
I figured my comment would get people up in arms (no pun intended). But I was literally laughing when I read the comment by Nate. While I know what he was intending to say, the way I read/interpreted it...... it made me laugh. It's in-line with part of what I think is wrong with this country - people just go along with things cuz that's what they are, that's what's on paper, etc. Not saying I'm not guilty of it myself, but I can't help but laugh and shake my head at those types of comments, whether serious or not, intended or not.
There are some people who should not own a gun. While background checks don't always prevent these people from owning them it does make it harder for them.
