I have read entire books on the subject, and endless commentary and explainers, including whatever it is you’re about to tell me, and I still can’t understand how “an unlimited right to personal weaponry” became a cherished value of the American conservative movement.
About a decade ago, I suggested to Ken twe write a joint column about the coming intersection of 1st & 2nd Amendments. Specifically, how does post-Heller Second Amendment handle people who want mass armed rallies?
Ken wisely suggested that we not do so, because it would have just angered everyone.
I shoot pistol competitively. I cannot TELL you how many times people assume because I have a few pistols that I am also a trumper/evangelical/whatever else they tied to that.
American being strictly "two teams" about anything politicsy is infuriating. I wish more people learned this lesson after 2016, but it seems super ingrained.
Only thing owning legal guns implies to me is that you're not a criminal. (and that you like long-range hole-punches :) )
I read it. I think many of his statements and arguments are true AND I happen to disagree with much of it. I disagree precisely because the radical changes in 2cd amendment law were fought for, over decades, people that, deep inside, hold death as all-powerful. That extends into other laws as well.
