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Originally Posted by Da Nag
You're right. If I saw the same vilification of a law-abiding citizen, exercising at least three of his Constitutional rights at a peaceful rally surrounding a Bush visit, I'd be equally incensed.
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i exercise my rights by owning guns. i have them just in case, i use them when there are possibly rabid animals around, and to scare off coyotes. i do not bring them out in public to exercise my rights. why?
it shows poor judgment. it takes a peaceful rally and adds too much "what if" and danger to innocent non-gun carrying fellow protesters. it feeds the fuel of anti-gun coalitions and politicians. it suggests something greater than just an exercising of rights because of the temperature of these meetings. it takes someone with intelligence, foresight, reserve, and humbleness to see this. obviously these qualities are missing. my grandfather believed strongly in the second amendment, that's why he taught me to not abuse it or treat it lightly, throw it around, or wear it like some needless badge of pride. it is what it is and it's there for people who need it. it's not to be taken so lightly.
this "exercising a right" argument is invalid in this situation as it involves other people's safety and rights as well. this is the equivalent of yelling fire in a crowded theater and then telling everyone it's your freedom of speech you're exercising. give me a break, these people aren't children, he's not brave, it's a careless, selfish, and idiotic move.