Second Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Fourth Amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
How do those jibe with federal agents in plain clothes going to houses asking people about their guns? On one hand, you don't want bad guys having guns (although it's not like you can stop them- they're bad!). On the other hand, there has to be a line that cannot be crossed. Is it okay for whatever reason for agents of the federal government to be inquiring about people's guns? I'm not sure about this. I tend to think that government has no business asking people about guns they have legally purchased- end of story. This is not a good road to travel down. The article makes it sound like they are following up on very suspicious situations only. Is that really all they are doing? Are they confiscating weapons? Are they asking to see weapons? I'm putting on my conspiracy theorist hat for the following, but is it possible that someone higher up is hoping for a situation in which one of these individuals for whatever reason freaks out and fires upon the agents? That would be a perfect opportunity for more restriction of freedom because "guns are dangerous" and "we have to protect the children." All of us with brains know that the second amendment is there to protect us-- the people, from an out of control government. Are they going to cut us off at the pass by taking them or greatly restricting access to them? I do not like the times we are living in.
For those of you in Tulsa, there is an EXCELLENT talk show on 1170KFAQ on Sunday afternoons. It's called GunTalk with Tom Gresham. It's a lot of people calling up and asking questions about guns, and bragging about their cool guns, but also they talk 2nd Amendment. I'm not really into guns and shooting, but even I enjoy listening, especially when it turns to politics. Tom Gresham is a vast wealth of information. Check it out.
They can have my gun when they pry it from my cold dead hands!! I'll even use my 1860's replica guns as a last resort. Stick their guts full of minnie balls and bring as many to the grave with me as I can!!!
Good post. I don't have any guns, and may never get one. But, I feel that a person should be able to have a gun and protect their life and possessions if they choose.
