OWNING WEAPONS

The old saying is that they who don't learn from history are bound to repeat it. In Rome the crowds were shouting to the end. Freedom is not free!

"The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

What about this statement is open to interpretation? Our Bill of Rights cannot be amended. All gun control/restrictions are unconstitutional. We, as citizens of the U.S., are our country's owners. Many people forget, or have forgotten this. It's not politicians, judges, or corporations that own this country. Take back your country by voting for candidates that respect our citizens. These are the people that understand that they are public servants. Unfortunately they are few. The only 08 presidential candidate that has displayed this respect for our constitution, and it's owners', is Ron Paul. I challenge all of you to give his platform and history a look. He would be an excellent president and leader.

I agree brad281, however the people that want to limit limit your rights think that they are smarter than the founding fathers of the constitution. They also don't care what the Bill Of Rights says because it gets in the way of their socialist style of governing. The problem is that we let them take away the rights of others when it doesn't affect us, and don't stand for the rights of those whoes rights may be offensive to us(smokers, minorities, poeple who subscribe to another religious beliefs). If we can sit idley by and let the government make laws restricting our nieghbors behaviour then they gain power to restrict us.Stand up for all or fall with then eventually.

All I can say is Amen to what has already been said. The times they are a changing and right before our eyes almost everyday. We watch as Washington constantly trys to strip us of our rights as free citizens in a free society. But, you are very right brad281 in that we lack leadership among our citizens. Most of our society depends way to much on our Federal Govenment insead of on our own ingenuity and tallents. This coming election is critical because most of the professional polititions are not running to serve us, but, to serve themselves and to make themselves rich, powerful and will have a place in history. That leaves us trusting people who really don't give a hoot about us and what our needs are. Plus, those who are out to strip us of our Second Ammendment Rights only care about their own warped sense of what safety is. They will not listen to reason that an armed citizen is our best protection from those who are out to harm society and individules. I don't know about you all, but, I still get tears in my eyes when I hear the Star Spangled Banner and see our flag raised. But, those of us who get that effect are getting fewer and fewer each passing day. We have those who say that those who come into this country legally or illegally do not have to learn how to speak English, our govenment will just print up what they need in their own language. We have gotten soft and that softness will cause us to loose our freedom to those who want to destroy our beautiful country from within

We have one thing that we must do, and that is, for all who feel like we do to make our voices heard loudly and stick together and refuse to buckle under when they throw the un-Constitutional demands made toward us. Stay strong!!

Countries where the people are allowed arms are it's citizens. The countries who's people are forbidden, are subjects...

"Those who willingly give up freedom for temporary safety deserve neither freedom or safety"

"When liberty is removed by force, it can be restored by force, when freedom and liberties are relinquished voluntarily they shall never be recovered"

Captain Jack135, That is the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a long time. I will lift a shot in your honor my friend. My poison, Crown Royal, straight up...

"When liberty is removed by force, it can be restored by force, when freedom and liberties are relinquished voluntarily they shall never be recovered"

Wow, a whole bottle! That would have me hugging the bowl for three days. Let me know if you guys are planning on a get together at the watering hole. I'll buy you both a round or two. I like the way you guys think.
I won't be drinking Crown though. Pour me some top shelf scotch on the rocks. Perfect for celebrating good company.

Great idea 2nd Lt Brad281, you won't hear any complaining from me. I'm a might thirsty right about now...

"When liberty is removed by force, it can be restored by force, when freedom and liberties are relinquished voluntarily they shall never be recovered"

Gave it up years ago, as a loosing process, but the party sounds like a great time to talk about guns and shooting experiences. Hey Chaindriven I like your sayings, people need to read and heed because they are down right true.

Ok to be fair, there were 3 of us drinking it. and I had a slight thirst,
but that's me...drink anything but sand...kidding, I've slowed down as age caught up, besides I spend to much $$$ on buying crap to bolt on to the hunting truck.
'LEST WE FORGET'

Chaindriven, that last saying or should I say truth is awesome. I only wish that many of our representatives in Washington including our President should live by that statement. Unfortunatly we seem to have moderation in our persuit of justice these days, and many of our representatives have no courage to live on that extreme side to protect our freedoms.

I went out today and bought myself a new Smith & Wesson 1911PD 45. Man, this gun is beautiful, cannot hardly wait to to out and shoot it. Did I need it? Not hardly, but, I did trade in another gun to get this one. Other than being broke now, I am content.

Regarding our Washington Representatives, well they are more worried about offending the vocal minority than serving the silent majority. I am sorry, I wrote OUR Washington Representatives. Heck, they don't represent me. And don't get me started about the liberal idiot politicians here in Minnesota.

"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue"

Chain, it's too bad that our leaders aren't held to their oathes. In my opinion our current leadership should have been impeached a long time ago. Have you taken a look at Ron Paul? I've been campaigning for him locally quite a bit. He's a pure Constitutionalist, with no private agenda. Of course that means he doesn't have money to take his campaign to the next level, but every American would be better off with a man of his integrity in the White House.