ba rights are privileges guaranteed to us by the constitution.
All this time I thought rights were inalienable not given by a government. Then with your definition all our rights can be taken away.
I will choose to disagree
ba rights are privileges guaranteed to us by the constitution.
All this time I thought rights were inalienable not given by a government. Then with your definition all our rights can be taken away.
I will choose to disagree
First one to hesitate, dies. If the situation warranted pulling your gun, would you pull the trigger? And I say dont pull your gun unless you intend to kill. I would bet 99% of you wouldnt, or hestitate too long in a real life situation. I say most gunowners are just gun collectors and target shooters(and there is nothing wrong with that). You carry a deadly weapon. Are you prepared to kill a human with no hesitation? I am sure this will **** some people off, but like I said, 99% of civilians carrying firearms aren't prepared or willing to actually kill someone.
There is a question on another thread asking about mandatory training for a LTCH. Most will say, hell no, its my right. Well in real life, I think it should be mandatory. It's common sense to me. Anybody allowed to carry a deadly weapon should be trained and required to prove that they are.
I am sure I will get responses to this from all the internet John Wayne wannabe's who most likely would freeze like a deer in headlights if I came at you with my weapon drawn and pointed at you.
Ok, let me have it. Thanks.
ba rights are privileges guaranteed to us by the constitution.
All this time I thought rights were inalienable not given by a government. Then with your definition all our rights can be taken away.
I will choose to disagree
The inalienable rights you refer to are "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" - not the Bill of Rights - there is a difference
Unfortunately, many other rights can be modified with an ammendment or by the order of the supreme court.
Doesn't anyone read the constitution?
If you are gonna offer opionions on the definitions therein please read up first. I am sorry to sound like a jerk but I'd bet 99% of gun owners never read the constitution in it's entirety, the bill of rights or subsequent ammendments not to mention intro constitutional law. One of my pet peeves is ignorant people blowing smoke - no offence.
One of my pet peves is ignorant people blowing smoke - no offence.
Maybe that is because when the Bill of rights were written there were no cars.
I am not arguing with the BOR. Just pointing out the error in your definitions and logic. sheesh
Does the Constitution or Bill of Rights mention horses, ponies, donkeys, camels, wagons, carriages, ships, canoes, kayaks, or any other form of transportation? No it does not.
I thought we were getting better about ignoring people who go on ridiculous rants. Yeesh. Homo Habilis discovering his opposable thumbs says what?
Well, the definition of privilege is: "any of the rights common to all citizens under a modern constitutional government: We enjoy the privileges of a free people."
So I have to respectfully disagree, there is no difference as you suggest based on well accepted definitions. rights are privileges guaranteed to us by the constitution.
As I said in my original post. I need to deliberate a bit further on this one. I try my best to think things through very thoroughly before offering a kneejerk response.
sorry, I was being facetious. I should know better on a chat room.
74.3 % of all statistics are made up on the spot.
Just as an aside, you're totally disregarding prior military and LEO that have had years of training, who are now civilians.
Over confidence and underestimating a possible foe are generally a bad idea, 63.8% of the time.
sorry, I was being facetious. I should know better on a chat room.
Oh crap! Now you've gone & done it.
While the word "privileges" was used by the Founders to be closely related to "rights" in some instances they were very adamant about the fact that those "rights & privileges" were not granted by any document or any government. They were in existence prior to the writing of the Constitution or the Bill or Rights. The only reason that the BoR was even added was because of the peoples concern that a government would ALWAYS, as proven time and again throughout history, trend toward tyranny. They wanted it to be perfectly clear that there are just some things that a government can NEVER mess with. Remember, though, they also put that other Amendment in there that said that there were other rights that may not have been specifically listed but nonetheless are retained by the people.
Do you think that just because a government doesn't list something as a right (say, freedom of religion) that it is truly not a right just by virtue of the fact where someone happened to be born?
Yes & I've read that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the population.
I don't know if I believe it or not though.
"Hey, you're all a bunch of pansies who would wet yourselves if faced with a life or death situation. Only me and the other 1% of the real men on this website have the guts to defend ourselves. I know I titled this thread as a question, but I really just wanted to insult all of you and let you know how much more of a bad mofo I am than all of you. I don't know anything about any of you, especially your backgrounds and levels of training but I know how awesome I am and can therefore assume you're inferior. You should just head back to the range with your plinkers and leave carrying a gun to the professionals."
Hahaha I love this thread!
Does the Constitution or Bill of Rights mention horses, ponies, donkeys, camels, wagons, carriages, ships, canoes, kayaks, or any other form of transportation? No it does not.
After having almost every caliber as a carry gun I have decided to go to 22lr. I am buying a Taurus 94, 9 shot snubby as my primary carry weapon. Also ordered a Puma 1911 22lr for $248.00. I can shoot all day for pennies and put a bad guy down just as effective as with bigger calibers. Do you think you can survive 9 well placed 22's? Thats the advantage of a 22. Lots of practice, cheap. I am doing the same with rifles. S&W M&P 15-22 AR. Only big bore I am keeping is my Mosin Sniper in 7.62. Just a great and cheap gun to shoot. My 2 cents, thanks.
After having almost every caliber as a carry gun I have decided to go to 22lr. I am buying a Taurus 94, 9 shot snubby as my primary carry weapon. Also ordered a Puma 1911 22lr for $248.00. I can shoot all day for pennies and put a bad guy down just as effective as with bigger calibers. Do you think you can survive 9 well placed 22's? Thats the advantage of a 22. Lots of practice, cheap. I am doing the same with rifles. S&W M&P 15-22 AR. Only big bore I am keeping is my Mosin Sniper in 7.62. Just a great and cheap gun to shoot. My 2 cents, thanks.