In 1789 the Bill of Rights was passed. The controversy of the laws hasn’t stopped since. Amendment II states “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.”
These words have been depicted, dissected and in every way wondered about. The only thing I know for sure was these words were written in 1789 in the case the people needed to rise against their government. That means defend themselves. We can construe or guess what else was actually meant but we have to look back at that time in history. The words were however written to be open ended.
Should you be able to own a weapon? Yes. Should you be allowed to transport your weapon? Yes in a safe manner. Should you be allowed to carry a gun every where you go? Before you answer that just remember the bad guys have their weapons whether you have one or not. Also remember when the police get involved, if there is a crime, you are just as much a part of the problem as you are a solution. Should you be allowed to carry a gun on your employer’s property? Only if your employer is allowed to do what ever he wants to do on your property.
When thinking about what you are doing ask yourself this – is my right going to infringe on someone else’s right? If it is, if you have any respect what so ever for the other person, you probably shouldn’t act upon “your right”.
You have the right to smoke. I have a right to breathe fresh air. There is a place for you to smoke and I won’t trespass so don’t trespass upon my right to breathe fresh air.
You have a right to go to work where you want. If you don’t like the company policy’s you have a right to leave. The company should have the right to have policies and to enforce them. Insurance companies have a right to make conditions on insurance policies for businesses. The companies have a right to abide by the policies made by the insurance company or they have to pay higher premiums. Maybe the companies should make the employees pay for the difference in insurance premiums or go along with the company policies.
You have the right to talk on your cell phone. I have the right to not hear you. Be kind and talk quietly when you are in public places.
You have the right to go for a walk. Do you have the right to walk through my yard? Then why should you have the right to bring a weapon onto my property? You have a right to carry your weapon you just don’t have a right to bring it on my property. Why is that so hard to understand?
Where does one person’s rights end and another person’s rights begin? That is what the question really is.