[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

I don't think any European can relate to this topic. How can you have the right to speak if you have the right to carry a tool that can only force to endless silence?

Constitution or not: times change.

USA and ethics.....

Many see gun ownership as the last line of defense against governmental tyranny, when push comes to shove, a tool for rebellion. Not that I think it will realistically happen, but thats how some see it. the 2nd amendment has been used to justify private gun ownership (think NRA) or the right of the states to arm a citizen militia (think legal precedent).