Why don't Democrats just say it out loud: Repeal the Second Amendment?

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Just say it, you want to ban all guns.

Do it.

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Bronz...you sound really salty this morning...what's wrong, got cut off my by a couple of 16 year olds on their way to the March for our lives rally? Sad!

I don't mind banning assault weapons. That should be banned. However, why confiscate handguns in the middle of the night?

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Bronz...you sound really salty this morning...what's wrong, got cut off my by a couple of 16 year olds on their way to the March for our lives rally? Sad!

I don't mind banning assault weapons. That should be banned. However, why confiscate handguns in the middle of the night?

To keep society safe.

What about protection. How do you protect yourself, you trust everyone in America, you think America is a lovey-lovey country don't you? Do you want civil war?

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I have no desire to repeal the second amendment. I do think that Heller is a ridiculous ruling and I agree with the dissenting opinion, especially Justice Stevens' opinion, though Breyer's additional opinion (also signed by the four dissenters) is also important.

The second amendment is very much about militias, which is how the early United States ran its military, as there was a huge distrust of standing militaries amongst the American populace. We have, however, become a nation with a standing army, and technology has changed the face of warfare.

So my hope is that the Heller decision will be overturned and that we will see a ban of all handguns and anything with large magazines etc. I do think that shotguns and the slower rifles are completely acceptable, as most farmers I know use those sorts of firearms to protect against vermin etc. Those weapons are also still completely useable for hunting and sport shooting, but they are much more difficult to conceal or use to kill dozens in just a few seconds. I would also be a fan of requiring licensure to own a gun.

I also realize that what I've mentioned above is almost impossible right now, so in the meantime I would most like to see background checks for all gun purchases (no more gun show, online, and flea market sales), a modern database of all weapons purchased, and licensure requirements for ownership. I also think a gun buyback would be a huge help to get at least some guns out of the wild.

I'm very much with you on higher thresholds for purchase and ownership. In general I'm okay with a handgun ban at least of semi-autos. I do personally know several ranchers and regular backcountry travelers for whom their sidearm IS an essential tool for dealing with dangerous wildlife, mostly rattlesnakes. They all pack revolvers. (Plus high-powered rifles in grizzly country.) I know of no reason for needing them inside of city limits, other than the inconvenience of needing to remove and securely store them before heading into town.

You don't think grocery store owners in the city need to protect themselves from thugs that rob, don't you?