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Originally Posted by DieselAddict
Yup, they sound like common-sense restrictions to me. Like I said in another thread, the 2nd amendment doesn't give anyone the right to bear any weapon they like just like the 1st amendment doesn't give anyone the right to say anything anywhere without facing consequences. Frequently it is in discussions like these were common sense is sorely missing.
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If your intention is to stop guns from getting into the hands of violent criminals, the insane, etc, etc, I have no issue with it. I'm certainly not for everyone being given a gun. I believe if you are insane or criminally inclined in the violent sense, gun ownership is NOT for you. Just as if you are not doing something illegal, you should be able to PURSUE life, liberty and happiness. Cross that legal line and all 3 might be taken away from you.
However, is that the case here or are they trying to curtail guns one type at a time till there are none left? Using your example of the 1st Amendment, I can also say that you can say anything you want as long as I don't find it offensive and neither will anyone. So yes, you do have free speech. It just happens to have a few "common sense restrictions" along with it.
As I said, few (there will always be some) will disagree with you if you say "I don't want guns in the hands of unsupervised minors, the criminals, the insane, axe murderers, etc, etc". OTOH, the disagreement is present when you try to limit the guns one at a time till there are non left.