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Simple_Min,
I believe you've misunderstood.
Let me explain by asking you a corollary question: What restrictions, if any, would you have on the first amendment right to free speech?
In order to answer either question, I think it necessary to do two things.
1) Consider what the framers intended when they wrote the amendment.
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2) Consider how to best protect the legitimate interests of the people while still preserving the intent of the amendment.
In the case of the first amendment, I think that it is reasonable to outlaw slander, even though it means you have restrictions on your free speech. I do not however think that it is ok to outlaw public criticism of individuals or corporations.
In the case of the second amendment, I think that it is reasonable to restrict gun sales to minors and criminals, as these segments of society can argueably be said to pose a risk with firearms. I do not however think it is ok to restrict the number or type of gun's sold to law abiding citizens based on such factors race or location where one lives.
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