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"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright [1824] http://www.sierratimes.com/03/12/12/article_hoff.htm
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
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TLEE,
The duty component of the Jefferson qoute you give is the most neglected issue in this discussion. The debate centers only on the right, but as Jefferson points out we all have a certain duty to be prepared to defend ourselves and aid the good people around us. Those not too infirm or young to do so that shirk this duty are simply bad citizens and neighbors.
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For those that don't want to read the whole article. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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