Historically under English Common law, it's a right. After Centuries of
attempts at limiting this right, and in specific opposition of the
attempts by Charles II and James II to disarm all but those who
supported them, it was revitalized in the English Deceleration of Right
of 1689. (This by the way is seen by many as the direct ancestor of the
US second amendment). Too bad that's being forgotten. Rights shouldn't
be given up so easily.
David Savage wrote:
> On 1/10/07, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> William Robb wrote:
>>
>>
>>> They kill better, but really, are they used as frequently to kill as many?
>>>
>> It makes for splashy news stories when dozens are killed or injured at
>> once, like Columbine or Port Arthur.
>>
>
> Our governments knee jerk reaction after Port Arthur was quite drastic
> compared to what happened in the US after Columbine.
>
> But then the ability to own a firearm isn't a "right", it's a privilege.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
>
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