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That's probably because freedom of speech and freedom from unlawful search are perceived as rights that can wax and wane, but can always be restored. The loss
by eloisius 14y ago
That's probably because freedom of speech and freedom from unlawful search are perceived as rights that can wax and wane, but can always be restored.
The loss of the right to bare arms is perceived as an end-game. Once disarmed, there's no going back.
- ihsw 14y agoThe same can be said about any policy -- verification is very easy with the 2nd Amendment because it's clear and obvious to consumers on a personal level however censorship and surveillance are difficult to measure and quantify.
- eloisius 14y agoI agree. That's why I carefully used the word "perceived."
- ch4ch4 14y ago"The loss of the right to bare arms"- I really hope they don't ban t-shirts!
- eloisius 14y agoHaha. Forgive my spelling.