Federal Assault Weapons Ban Options

[*Kathleen*]

Before anyone jumps down my throat about repeated topics, I realize that there's a thread on guns already; however, it didn't really discuss the FAWB (hehe.. fawb ). So the question I pose to you is: Should the government renew the ban? Thoughts?

[sadolakced acid]

the 2nd ammendment is not outdated.

at the time of it's writing, warships, cannons, mortars, rockets, etc. were all avalible for private ownership. these were the top weapons of the time.

furthermore, the 2nd ammendement does not reference the right to bear arms for personal protection or to provide for your family, etc.

a direct reading is as follows:

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Now, notice the specific reference to a well regulated militia. A militia is a military body that requires military arms. Therefore, the arms referenced in the ammendment cannot reference anything other than all military arms.

now, certainly, the founding fathers could not have forseen the advent of high powered destruction of today's military. However, as seen by armed resistances, these are used by occupiers. Invaders will not hesitate to use these high powered weapons against us; therefore, we should be allowed full access to these same weapons that could be used against us.