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I agree with you re: the 2nd ammendment, but let's say we repeal it; what's next? How are you going to collect all of the guns that are already out there? I su

by EpicEng 10y ago

I agree with you re: the 2nd ammendment, but let's say we repeal it; what's next? How are you going to collect all of the guns that are already out there? I suppose you could outlaw bullets, but people can make them at home (and they will, en masse) . You've just created a huge black market for guns and ammo. I don't know what the answer is, but I don't think it's as simple as repealing the 2nd (which isn't going to happen any time soon regardless) . We need a practical solution.

gravypod 10y ago
That is reportedly what happened in Australia. People sold their guns on the market for twice what the government was buying them back for. They had a huge amount of increased gun violence after the buy back.
- Kurimo 10y ago
  Statistics? Because every actual statistic shows the opposite. http://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/gun-control-in-australia/ http://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/gun-control-in-australia/
ld00d 10y ago
Not the OP, but removing the 2nd amendment doesn't make guns illegal. Cars are not constitutionally protected for example. But cars can more easily be regulated because imposing regulations on them doesn't bring us into a constitutional argument over the intentions of the founders regarding the individual's right to a car.
Cshelton 10y ago
Don't forget 3D printing. Removing guns is not a possible solution. That argument is null, and anyone who brings it up is not looking to realistically solve any problem, just push political agenda. With that, "gun free zones" need to be eliminated as they are false. There is no such thing as a gun free zone. Period. You cannot argue that point, it is fact. Also, if the 2nd amendment is repealed or changed in any way, that will effectively be the end of the United States of America. It will fall apart and states will leave the Union. (Which by the way, Texas can legally leave the union any time they want.) Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, LA, AR, all would likely be the the first to go, and with it a considerable amount of the US military/resources. Any war following that would assure mutual destruction.

by EpicEng 10y ago

gravypod 10y ago

That is reportedly what happened in Australia. People sold their guns on the market for twice what the government was buying them back for. They had a huge amount of increased gun violence after the buy back.

Kurimo 10y ago
Statistics? Because every actual statistic shows the opposite. http://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/gun-control-in-australia/ http://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/gun-control-in-australia/

ld00d 10y ago

Not the OP, but removing the 2nd amendment doesn't make guns illegal. Cars are not constitutionally protected for example. But cars can more easily be regulated because imposing regulations on them doesn't bring us into a constitutional argument over the intentions of the founders regarding the individual's right to a car.

Cshelton 10y ago

Don't forget 3D printing. Removing guns is not a possible solution. That argument is null, and anyone who brings it up is not looking to realistically solve any problem, just push political agenda. With that, "gun free zones" need to be eliminated as they are false. There is no such thing as a gun free zone. Period. You cannot argue that point, it is fact. Also, if the 2nd amendment is repealed or changed in any way, that will effectively be the end of the United States of America. It will fall apart and states will leave the Union. (Which by the way, Texas can legally leave the union any time they want.) Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, LA, AR, all would likely be the the first to go, and with it a considerable amount of the US military/resources. Any war following that would assure mutual destruction.