Comments on: Counterpoint~ Bearing Arms: Our defense against Oppresion

By: Chase McAllister

Chase McAllister — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:59:35 +0000

Our Founding Fathers intended us to bear arms to defend our people and our lands. I do not stand in anyway, shape, or form for gun control. This is our American right to hold weapons to defend ourselves against anything which threatens our rights unjustly. Thomas Briggs point is one I adamantly endorse and support. We must maintain this advantage at all cost. As for the eternal argument of “Guns Kill People” Your wrong. People kill people. If the reason we outlaw guns is because people are killed by them please also ban the possesion of these following items: Stick-like objects. Attack with swings or stabs. Examples: umbrella, fireplace poker, baseball bat, rolling pin, pool cue, tree branch, mop/broom handle, wrench.

Stone-like objects. Throw or hold in hand for delivering punches. Examples: ashtray, tumbler, statuette, bottle, plate, can.

Small objects. Distract the attackers attention. Examples: coins, wristwatch, keys.

Shield-like objects. Stop or deflect a strike, can be rigid or soft. Examples: wood board, chair, trash can lid, large saucepan, shoulder bag, briefcase.

Knife like objects. Stab or slash. Examples: broken bottle, scissors, sharp piece of metal, knitting needle, screwdriver.

Rope-like objects. Lash, entwine, strike, or tie up. Examples: rope, bicycle chain with lock, chain, belt.

Liquids and sprays. Throw or spray into face. Examples: beverage, hot coffee, soup, handful of sand, fire extinguisher.

Structures. Push or pull attacker into a stationary object. Examples: Table, counter, pole.

Combinations of the above. Some objects have 2 or more of the above characteristics. A chair can be used as a shield and stick. Sharp piece of glass thrown is both a stone and knife.
You can also use flaming or heated objects, and those carrying high voltage.

Once all of these items are outlawed it will then be logical to also ban firearms as all of these items can kill another human being.
Guns are an insurance policy for better or for worse written in potential bloodshed.
Another fact of life is it often takes war to make peace…
I am not a warmonger nor advocate fully arming yourself with a M4-System Carbine Fully Auotmatic Assault Rifle with Combat Grip handle, Red Dot Sight, 40x Optics, and 5.56 Anti-Body armor rounds. However until these weapons are no longer in the hands of criminals I hold the right to bear them as well. Being ready to accept that the world is not capable of joining hands and uniting is the first step into accepting your role as an American. Be prepared to stand for your rights at all times.

By: Jeff Jefferson

Jeff Jefferson — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:31:42 +0000

I really like this article.

By: Thomas Briggs

Thomas Briggs — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:09:43 +0000

According the the United States War College at West Point, there are four places in the world that are considered militarily impossible to invade and occupy; Japan and Britain, because they are natural island fortresses whose people have an iron will, Russia, because it is a vast arctic wasteland that its people are accustomed to, and the United States, because of our 2nd amendment. Our right to bear arms makes every one of us, in the eyes of our enemies, a potential guerrilla who will fight an invading force until the death. While, in the current state of the world, a full scale invasion of the United States is highly unlikely, it is a deterrent to any major powers that may rival us in the future. Enacting gun control laws sets a precedent for a loss of this “insurance policy.” The 2nd amendment was written not only to ensure the behavior of our own government, but as a way to give us a strategic advantage that could never go away.
Defeating gun violence is not accomplished by enacting gun control laws. It is accomplished by a strong education that keeps people off of the streets. If guns are controlled, only criminals will have them, just as it was with alcohol during prohibition. The best way to combat gun violence is to have gun safety as a required school course in affected areas. It is not the use of guns we must prevent, but the irresponsible use.

By: flip

flip — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:06:29 +0000

actually you can own a tank.. look it up

By: BTianen

BTianen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:27:02 +0000

What about tanks? Can we own tanks?

By: JT

JT — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:33:33 +0000

I am not in favor of making it illegal to own guns. But, a gun is not the best tool to protect you from oppression, these days. If you want to protect yourself from oppression, then make use of the resources available to you- the library, the Internet, etc…- and educate yourself.