Using a Gun
For some people, pulling the trigger on any firearm is so far outside their comfort zone that they cannot imagine ever using one. And that is perfectly acceptable.
Gun Ownership
So, let’s start here for the uninitiated. The owning, carrying, and concealment of a firearm as an American citizen.
The Pursuit of Happiness
The “pursuit of happiness” is often referred to as a constitutional right; however it is not mentioned in the Constitution. It is, in fact, derived from the Declaration of Independence. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are referred to as each individual’s “unalienable” rights. But these rights are not conferred to us by government. … Continue reading
Timing is Everything
We seem to have many swing states in the midst of great debate over the requirement for photo IDs in order to vote. It seems to mirror our important American tenet of democracy stating, “one person, one vote”. Any other view on the number of votes an individual can cast would completely undermine a government … Continue reading
3rd Ammendment….Really?!?
Let me start by saying, I fought for the constitution, its amendments, the flag….all that good stuff. But when I was growing up and learning such things in U.S. history class, I think I bought naively into the very general explanation of the 3rd Amendment. It was the easiest to remember; “No soldier shall, in … Continue reading
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