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**irresseni** · 03-02-2010, 12:19 PM

195, the key question would be "why?".

So many people, when put to this, simply say "because it is my right" or "to protect myself" when both are not really applicable in todays society.

There were many things that were "rights" that were later amended. Simply pointing at the Constitution and saying "hey, it says so" is not 100% enough, especially without the reason it was originally written for.

I am not saying that guns should be banned. At least not in this argument, but I have never accepted "because" as a suitable answer for anything.

Ninja,
Let me start by disclosing that I don't currently have any desire to carry a gun or even own one.
Here in Texas, the gun must be concealed. In the event I chose to carry, I would rather conceal it. I have always thought it a bit odd that the law doesn't require you to wear it out in the open. You would think that the cops would want to be able to see it. Also, I think fewer people would carry if they had to display it.
More on Tx law: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm

Why support the right? I want to preserve the option to be able to carry a gun in the event a situation arises where I feel my life is in peril.
I disagree with the premise that it's not really applicable in today's society.
I'll give you an example: A friend of mine was recently going through a very ugly divorce. Her (now) ex husband threatened her life multiple times. He was a suicidal alcoholic. Fearing for her life, she exercised her right to carry.

As far as the constitution goes, Those who want to do away with the 2nd amendment should persue repealing it if they don't like it.

03-02-2010, 12:19 PM	#35
irresseni Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	195, the key question would be "why?". So many people, when put to this, simply say "because it is my right" or "to protect myself" when both are not really applicable in todays society. There were many things that were "rights" that were later amended. Simply pointing at the Constitution and saying "hey, it says so" is not 100% enough, especially without the reason it was originally written for. I am not saying that guns should be banned. At least not in this argument, but I have never accepted "because" as a suitable answer for anything. Ninja, Let me start by disclosing that I don't currently have any desire to carry a gun or even own one. Here in Texas, the gun must be concealed. In the event I chose to carry, I would rather conceal it. I have always thought it a bit odd that the law doesn't require you to wear it out in the open. You would think that the cops would want to be able to see it. Also, I think fewer people would carry if they had to display it. More on Tx law: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm Why support the right? I want to preserve the option to be able to carry a gun in the event a situation arises where I feel my life is in peril. I disagree with the premise that it's not really applicable in today's society. I'll give you an example: A friend of mine was recently going through a very ugly divorce. Her (now) ex husband threatened her life multiple times. He was a suicidal alcoholic. Fearing for her life, she exercised her right to carry. As far as the constitution goes, Those who want to do away with the 2nd amendment should persue repealing it if they don't like it.
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