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ChileVerde1 · January 9, 2013, 09:36 PM

From what I've read into the writings of Adams, Jefferson, etc.. the main purpose of the 2nd ammendment was to protect against TYRRANY, namely in the form of a tyrranical government. Somehow that seems to be the "white elephant" in the room. Protecting our property, life, etc... is implied, but protecting our God given freedom is the real intent!!

January 9, 2013, 09:36 PM	#36
ChileVerde1 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2006 Posts: 101	The real reason for the second ammendment! From what I've read into the writings of Adams, Jefferson, etc.. the main purpose of the 2nd ammendment was to protect against TYRRANY, namely in the form of a tyrranical government. Somehow that seems to be the "white elephant" in the room. Protecting our property, life, etc... is implied, but protecting our God given freedom is the real intent!!