A firm understanding of the 2nd Amendment and the original intent of the right to bear arms remains elusive for most Americans.
My Thoughts On the Anti-Lockdown Protests
The right to peaceably assemble is an indispensable feature of our republic. But protesters in this time of pandemic should do so safely, reasonably, and responsibly, if not for the safety of their community and out of respect for those waging the front-line battle against COVID-19, then at least out of practical concern for the effectiveness of their efforts.
Link: Second Class Citizens?
Can a segment of America’s citizens be carved out as a separate class of people whose rights can be limited at the same time those rights are maintained by others? Judging by the desire to craft laws to further limit access to firearms for those between 18-21 years of age, many answer that question in the affirmative.
Matters of the Heart | Part 5 – The Right to Choose and Fetal Non-Personhood
Americans are fundamentally live-and-let-live people, so “The Right to Choose” is a strong and persuasive argument. But, it relies heavily on the concept of fetal non-personhood. For if a fetus, at any stage, were to be considered human life, the fetus would be entitled to the same rights of life and liberty as the mother.
The Right To Bear Arms and Regressive Progressivism
Securing and enumerating the individual right to own and bear the means of self-defense in the US Constitution was momentous and revolutionary. Infringing on that right would constitute the winding of the clock back to a time when such rights were denied by despotic and autocratic governments.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 4 – Patriotism, Not Nationalism
Does the nationalism embraced by so many Republicans under Donald Trump’s sway look like the civic virtue of patriotism?
The Question of Nationalism | Part 3 – Patriotism and Nationalism
Rather than a form of nationalism, patriotism is its antithesis.
The Question of Military-Grade Weapons | Part 6 & Final Conclusion
Do a combination of the AR-15’s main features make an AR-15 “military-grade.” And finally, does “military-grade” mean anything at all?
Natural Rights and the Second Amendment
Some have long mistakenly considered Natural rights to be granted by the United States Government. This is categorically false. Natural rights, otherwise known as inalienable rights, are rights that cannot be surrendered by citizens to the government.