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Originally Posted by tecoyah
If someone feels the need to own an assault rifle to protect themselves from perceived threat, I admit confusion as to how this weapon would be more effective for the purpose of protection unless the intent is to hold off an invasion of the home. Often the argument is one of sport shooting, and though I have no issue with the idea, I would expect the weapons involved to be regulated for the protection of society in general. You can have your High Powered Guns if you want them.....But don't expect me to trust you with my family.
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I think the main constitutional argument for the right to bear arms is protection from our government when it fails. Of course the world is much different now and the arms are far more powerful. When our corrupt government finally totally fails it will be interesting to see just how far those in power will go to stay in power. A well armed population will make it much more difficult for them.
There are those who think our government will last forever or that resistence will be futile in any case when it does fail. I'm not so sure, and one thing seems certain, every government on this planet eventually fails. Some give up power peacefully, others fight to the bitter end to maintain power.