Just a thing to think about

[JRob]

As I said...word play gets tiring. Under this premise Charlie Manson, if paroled, should be able to go buy guns, because it doesn't mention felons in the 2nd. Or better yet, why not argue prison populations should have RKBA...after all, it's a right that can't be infringed...right? The Constitution doesn't even mention felonies except for treason and felonies committed on the high seas. So there's hope for good ole Charlie.

Generally, until the early 1900s, anyone could buy and carry guns - there weren't Wild West social consequences stemming from that (or maybe you actually accept the Brady "Wild West shootouts" propaganda).

IIRC, when a felon was released from a state Penitentiary, they were given $25 and a pistol.

This is not an "alternative universe" - it is what used to BE America when it was a non-socialist country that paid heed to the Constitution

Freedom really, actually used to function in this country. It can again, when the socialists, Bradyites and Chicken Littles are overcome

[jtmkinsd]

Generally, until the early 1900s, anyone could buy and carry guns - there weren't Wild West social consequences stemming from that (or maybe you actually accept the Brady "Wild West shootouts" propaganda).

IIRC, when a felon was released from a state Penitentiary, they were given $25 and a pistol.

This is not an "alternative universe" - it is what used to BE America when it was a non-socialist country that paid heed to the Constitution

Freedom really, actually used to function in this country. It can again, when the socialists, Bradyites and Chicken Littles are overcome

I'd laugh...but you're serious, so all I can do is shake my head.

[kcbrown]

I'd laugh...but you're serious, so all I can do is shake my head.

The only question is whether or not his history is correct.

If it is, then it's silly for you to shake your head, except perhaps wistfully.

If it's not, then he needs to be corrected.

[fiddletown]

...IIRC, when a felon was released from a state Penitentiary, they were given $25 and a pistol....

How about some evidence?

[jtmkinsd]

How about some evidence?

Does a spaghetti western count?

[fiddletown]

Does a spaghetti western count?

That may be the answer, but I'm trying to cut down on carbohydrates.