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We Tried It This Way
We have tried having a 2nd Amendment with no restrictions.
And how has this worked for modern America?
From my standpoint: miserably.
The unlimited access to assault weapons, designed for rapidly killing the enemy by the military, is unworkable.
Perhaps if all 350 people in the PULSE Nightclub had been slaughtered, we would see some change in our laws on assault weapons.
Perhaps if 1000 children had been murdered in the Newtown School we might think differently.
There is no unlimited, unrestricted right in our Constitution EXCEPT the 2nd Amendment. Even our right to practice our religion is not unlimited. The Supreme Court has ruled that marijuana is not acceptable for use in religious ceremonies. The Court has also limited the use of 'magic mushrooms' during American Indian celebrations.
This also reminds me of the stop light that was installed in 'downtown' Cropseyville, NY. Cropseyville was a farming community in the middle of no where (but where my office was for 10 years before moving to 'Uptown' Cropseyville). Unfortunately, three downstate residents died in car accidents at the junction of Rt. 2 and 278. Nobody wanted a stop light installed but that didn't matter because the reality was that more people would die if a light wasn't installed. The reality must always dictate what our reactions should be.
We have tried the 2nd Amendment without limits. Now reasonability must prevail.
Teeth are very important to me but so is human life.
And how has this worked for modern America?
From my standpoint: miserably.
The unlimited access to assault weapons, designed for rapidly killing the enemy by the military, is unworkable.
Perhaps if all 350 people in the PULSE Nightclub had been slaughtered, we would see some change in our laws on assault weapons.
Perhaps if 1000 children had been murdered in the Newtown School we might think differently.
There is no unlimited, unrestricted right in our Constitution EXCEPT the 2nd Amendment. Even our right to practice our religion is not unlimited. The Supreme Court has ruled that marijuana is not acceptable for use in religious ceremonies. The Court has also limited the use of 'magic mushrooms' during American Indian celebrations.
This also reminds me of the stop light that was installed in 'downtown' Cropseyville, NY. Cropseyville was a farming community in the middle of no where (but where my office was for 10 years before moving to 'Uptown' Cropseyville). Unfortunately, three downstate residents died in car accidents at the junction of Rt. 2 and 278. Nobody wanted a stop light installed but that didn't matter because the reality was that more people would die if a light wasn't installed. The reality must always dictate what our reactions should be.
We have tried the 2nd Amendment without limits. Now reasonability must prevail.
Teeth are very important to me but so is human life.
What I said and what I mean is this: THERE IS CURRENTLY NO UNLIMITED RIGHTS IN THE CONSTITUTION EXCEPT THE SECOND AMENDMENT...
Speech is regulated and the freedom of religion has limitations. And what I ASKED is after 240 years of having no limits on the Second Amendment, might it be time to limit automatic weapons? It seems that not everyone is responsible in the use of military style weapons.
Now did I say that I opposed the right of American Citizens to bear arms???? Not one word.
Reading is fundamental.
There are many reasons to select my office for your dental treatment. The only valid reason is that you want quality restorative dentistry. If you don't like the fact that I wear a red tie every day, then please find another office for your care.
Our office exists to provide the best possible dental care that we can....And when I am working, that is the ONLY thing that concerns me.
I apologize for my rant.
