IntenseDebate Notification <DIV>Do you have any idea how much it costs to purchase and permit a fully automatic weapon?By the time you've bought the weapon and registered it, you probably have at leastfour thousand dollars in the hole. If I bought a fully automatic weapon (much more costly by the way), there isn't a chance in hell that I'd risk losing it by any unlawful action- be it discharging the weapon within city limits, or brandishing in public. Civillians are only sold semi-automatic weapons. The only persons allowed to purchase fully automatic weapons are Federaly licensed dealers with class 3 permits, and law enforcement. I think I can say that if the Federal government is as useful as we hope they are, people applying for class 3 weapons permits have to undergo extensive background checks long before they can purchase said weapons. If there is any error in this system, it lies with the Federal Government. Be it a 23 round clip or a 50 round clip- the uses are the same. There is no sense in restricting that which need not be restricted. If some one comes after me with a fully automatic assault rifle, I will be relieved to know I have my Concealed Carry pistol on me. Guns are just objects, they become weapons when in the hands of a criminal.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">

 IntenseDebate Notification <DIV>And you are entirely entitled to your opinion, but I favor the republic. Rule of law. We're entitled to our assault rifles- so we will purchase and own them legally. Like I have said- if you don't want to own an assault rifle- don't buy one. Short of their high muzzle velocity- assault rifles are no more dangerouse than a pistol. A shotgun slug has greater chances of causing collateral damages than an assault rifle would. I think you are bothered by the name more than anything. Maybe we should pass a law that, instead of banning assault rifles, forces us to rename them. We'll call them something like "small caliber rifles." Now wouldn't that seem a bit less threatening. You don't seem to have too many reasons for banning ar-15's aside from their intimidating name. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">

 IntenseDebate Notification <DIV>I'm not saying Bush was any less damaging during his two terms, but Obama didn't stop anyone from printing trillions in American currency-driving up inflation. For two months in office- he has fucked up pretty badly.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">

 IntenseDebate Notification <DIV>Well, I wasn't going for the full NWO conspiracy theory. Although the transnationalist movement seems very suspicious. I can say that I will answer only laws made under the United States Constitution. Remember, people who stand for the Constitution are not just defending their 2nd ammendment- as convenient as it is to make these people out as militia nut jobs- Americans stand for the United States Constituiton in its entirety. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">

 IntenseDebate Notification <DIV>Right, same thing I was saying, but more preachy. (just kidding) </DIV> <DIV>For better or for worse... You know, My ancestors were a tribe of Apache indians that were known for their cannibalism. I don't hide the fact that they were cannibals, I embrace it as a unique trait of my lineage. I'v also been told that Benedict Arnold is an ancestor of my grandfather's, and therefore- my own as well.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">

I see where you are coming from. However, I thought it was good to share light on both the good and bad aspects of Columbus. No sense in ignoring his faults completely. Show his flaws along with his success and I think you give a deeper understanding of your history. It can get ugly.

Does anyone else feel that Barack Obama and his administration is purposely trying to ruin our country?
Are there any grounds upon which we can charge them with crimes against our nation in such cases? If a majority agrees that they are commiting crimes against the American nation and there are laws in place for such actions- shouldn't we hold them accountable? If I visited Cuba- I'd go to jail upon my return. If I printed Trillions of dollars- I'd probably spend many life sentences in prison. If I gave billions of dollars in tax payer money away to irresponsible businesses without the consent of Americans- I don't think I could ever show my face in public without having to flee from an angry mob. I think I, too, see a little bit of a double standard. Glenn couldn't have said it any better- None are above the law. No law is above the United States Constitution.

Of cousre they could've just declaired "Parlay!!" (Not serious.)

My dad didn't see any sense in trying to negotiate with the somali pirates. I liked his idea more than most I've heard. He said, " I don't see why they didn't just send a Navy SEAL under water to their life boat and just have him stab a bunch of holes in the bottom. They either surrender themselves and the captain, or they all drown."

C'mon, you don't really think you're excluded form that category do you? No one is really suggesting what you think they're suggesting. That was just someone's tongue in cheek remark at the catastrophic failures and shortcomings of the current administration. Ever heard of that saying "It's an Obamanation now..."? -Same thing.