I hope this isn’t out of context, also I don’t want to “own the libs” or something here, I’m actually interested.

  • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 months ago

    The problem with the rights is that they no longer function as intended. When they were written 20 civilian men with muskets was not significantly less dangerous than 20 soldiers with muskets, the idea that the people could stand up to a tyranical government was sound. Its not anymore. I dont care how well organised your anti-govt militia is the ATF or FBI could fuck you up without much trouble if you wanted to try them.

    This is actually an argument for why We The People need civilian A-10 Thunderbolt 2s, HIMARS, and Javelins, etc, not an argument for why we shouldn’t have rights anymore.