Encouraging Gun Ownership with Reference to European History

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Encouraging Gun Ownership with Reference to European History What does Lenin, Stalin, Hilter, Mussolini, Idi Amin, Mao tse-tung, and Pol Pot have in common? When they came to power, they took all guns from the civilian population. For this reason my specific goal is to encourage gun ownership. Introduction: The gun 1st appeared in Europe's literature in 1326. It evolved into a mechanical tool as no other tool before it, it incorporated different materials like wood and metal, it also involved physics, chemistry and had ignition. Thus, making the gun the foundation of modern technology, not to mention the fact it gave America its freedom."The shot that was heard around the World" April 19,1775. In 1689 the English Bill of Rights, was passed by Parliament in responsed to King James II trying to disarm his subjects. The English Bill of Right allowed the people to be armed "suitable to their condition" and "allowed by law." This Right was then transfered to the American colonies, and after the American Revolution, our Bill of Rights of 1791, further strengthed the Right to Bear Arms with the words "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Thesis Statement: I will persuade you in that, (1) federal gun control laws are unconstitutional, and (2) I will prove that the 2nd Amendment is both a "State" and "Individual Right." Can any of you tell me the difference between the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the "Bill of Rights"? Lets start with the Declaration of Independence.What was the pur- pose of the Declaration of Independence? It outlined the reasons as to why the 13 colonies wanted sep- eration from Britian. What does the United ... ... middle of paper ... ...ilege and a RIGHT? 7. Does one discount the 2nd Amendment because they feel it is no longer necessary? Answer's to discussion questions. 1. Individual gun ownership, "the minuteman militia". The National Guard did not exist until 116 years after the 2nd Amendment was adopted. 2. The Individual. U.S. vs. Verdugo-Urquidez 3. Individual gun ownership. 4. A concrete document, that can only be changed with 3/4 vote of the "States". 5. Yes, if one reads one Amendment with a strong interpretation, then one must read all Amendments with a strong interpretation. 6. A privilege is something that is given (a favor), a RIGHT is innate. 7. NO! But if you feel the answer is yes. Then who will decide what part of the "Bill of Rights" is no longer necessary? The elite's (U.N.) propaganda? I hope not. Self Defense is a HUMAN RIGHT!!!

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