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| Yes | 53% | 339 votes | Total: 635 votes | |
| No | 47% | 296 votes |
Yes
Created on: July 23, 2007
This question is not so much an issue on the right to bear arms as it is a question on how to interpret
Created on: July 24, 2007
Gun control laws are absolutely compatible with the Constitution's right to bear arms, just as prohibitions
Created on: July 24, 2007
In much the same way that interpreting the Bible has always been an intellectual and emotional quagmire,
by Adamanthenes
Created on: July 24, 2007
Gun control laws are necessary to keep others safe. Most people assume that gun control laws mean the
by Les Best
Created on: December 18, 2008
The news that the Supreme Court struck down DC's right to ban handguns, while historic, was totally
by Alan Dyckman
Created on: July 24, 2007
The Constitution was intentionally drafted to be a living document written to outlive the generation
by Egregious
Created on: July 24, 2007 Last Updated: April 25, 2012
Ours is the greatest Constitution is the history of the world. Looking at the competition, however,
by Lance Cole
Created on: June 07, 2007
Hi
I feel that Gun control is Compatible with todays Gun laws.
For one thing the NRA claims that it
by T. M. Beeker
Created on: August 24, 2007
My argument is based on the Supreme Court's view of this issue. So far most Federal Court's have upheld
by Jonathan
Created on: May 05, 2009 Last Updated: May 08, 2009
Connecticut State Senate Passes Machine Gun Ban For Children Under 16
The Connecticut State Senate just
by Craig Wobrak
Created on: May 30, 2007
While this statement appears contradictory, we have to acknowledge that gun control means more than
Created on: July 25, 2007
Yes, the laws are compatible with the Constitution's right to bear arms provisions. The right of "having
Created on: July 24, 2007
Yes they are as long as they do not absolutely bar people from owning a firearm. In the recent case
Created on: July 24, 2007
Every gun nut quotes the following passage from the Constitution:
"A well regulated militia being necessary
Created on: July 25, 2007
To understand Amendment II of the United States Constitution with the clause "A well regulated militia"
Created on: June 29, 2007
This is a debate that clearly brings out some of the worst reasons for and against gun control laws
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No
by Edward Hall
Created on: September 05, 2007
Remembering that the question is not whether gun control laws are good or bad, effective or ineffective
by Bryan Belrad
Created on: June 21, 2007
"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to
Created on: July 24, 2007
The second amendment is not only essential to allow those who cannot adequately defend themselves prevent
Created on: December 28, 2010 Last Updated: January 01, 2011
When the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791, who could have foreseen that the second amendment,
Created on: July 05, 2007
Those who are in favor of banning guns in the U.S. in order to make our nation safer are foolish, plain
by Dave Newton
Created on: May 23, 2007
No, gun control laws in general are not compatible with the right to bear arms guaranteed by the Constitution.
Created on: May 23, 2007
Current gun control laws are slowly eliminating the American from the right to keep and bear arms. Restrictions
by Shawn Brooks
Created on: March 30, 2012
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution simply states: "A well-regulated militia, being
by Rayne Britt
Created on: June 12, 2008
Gun control laws are (mostly) useless. While there are a few that have served some real purpose, few
Created on: July 24, 2007
While there are problems with certain elements of our society that have and misuse firearms the fact
Created on: July 03, 2007
Yes, it's true: guns, like hammers, ARE dangerous tools. Thus, gun control is necessary. One must be
Created on: June 13, 2007
If you asked me this two years ago, I would probably be writing my response on the "Yes" side. Issues
Created on: February 28, 2009 Last Updated: March 01, 2009
Are the current gun control laws compatible with the constitution? Well I think the answer is simple.
by Matt Caughey
Created on: November 24, 2007
As stated in the second amendment, it says, A citizen has the right to bear arms and that right shall
by John Scott
Created on: April 29, 2008
Having lived in Montana and Alaska, I've known thousands of gun owners. In States requiring registration
Created on: July 24, 2007 Last Updated: February 07, 2010
Though some restrictions on having guns are necessary, gun controls that apply to persons legally able
Created on: June 25, 2007
Lobbyists move gun control laws through local government toward the state level. But statistics prove
Created on: February 05, 2008
The question should not be what side of the gun control debate one is on, rather why is there a gun
Created on: May 23, 2007
Gun control laws claim to be enacted for the safety of law abiding citizens. To protect them from crazy