It seems to me that the strongest attention given to our 2nd Amendment rights come from two types of people: tree-hugging, hippie liberals and pro-military, hobbyist hunters. Okay, so it’s not that black and white, but it’s clear that there is a large demographic of people, somewhere in the middle, that just don’t think about or even care to be part of the 2nd Amendment conversation. I’m sure some of this is due to the fiery and exasperating volley of rhetoric from both sides. However, I’m going to guess that the overwhelming majority of these fence sitters are just comfortable. Perhaps they feel that these particular laws don’t affect their situation and well being, and that the likelihood of them being in a situation where a gun might be needed is just statistically unlikely. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?

Well, it is broke. Hey, I’ll be the first to admit that guns are scary. Owning one is a big responsibility. Firing one can have grave consequences, no doubt about it. However, it’s that power and freedom that goes along with them that our founding fathers were trying to protect. Despite our opinion on gun control, the right and freedom to protect oneself and one’s property is indisputable. But, protect against what? Hey, I live in a clean, well lit suburban area… what could happen? Why should I worry? Watch the following video and perhaps reconsider your reasons for owning or not owning a gun.

I think she pretty much hit the nail on the head. The 2nd Amendment was one of the many things to come from our founding fathers’ foresight in that they knew, and had previously experienced, the tyranny that rears its ugly head when the people are no longer able to protect themselves from the government that is supposed to protect them and guarantee their freedoms. Government should only have the power that we, the people, “lend” to it. They work for us… or at least that is the idea. Through our votes, we’ve allowed the federal government to keep us comfortable long enough that we’re slowly relinquishing our freedoms and our rights for “the sake of society”. Benjamin Franklin said that “A society that gives up a little freedom for a little security deserves neither and will lose both.” Are we not already quite far down this path?

Well, some states have had enough. They are taking back the sovereign rights that are guaranteed them by The Constitution. Now, this has been going on for months, but I can’t believe that this isn’t getting more coverage. The liberal media isn’t wasting much, or any, broadcasting time on making this known, but one by one some legislatures are stepping up to the plate and are making efforts to re-secure the rights that were given to us long ago. Yes, this is big… check it out.

We may not own a gun. We may not have a desire to own a gun. However, just like those of us who enjoy the freedoms provided to us by our soldiers while we sit on our comfortable couches and read about and watch the turmoil, it is our responsibility to help ensure the necessary rights for those that do own a gun and have a moral sense of what to do with it.

Our government has its checks and balances built into its very structure. This has proven in recent times to fail… and when it does, we, the people, are the final check and balance.