Quote by Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep an

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. – Thomas Jefferson

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If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. – Thomas Jefferson

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What a crazy world we live in! Trying to treat addiction as a legal problem, and trying to treat criminal misbehaviors using guns as a medical problem! Beam me up, Scotty. Aint no intelligent life down here. – Julie Cochrane

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The 2nd amendment was never intended to allow private citizens to keep and bear arms. If it had, there would have been wording such as the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. – Ken Konecki

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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. – Benjamin Franklin

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It is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks. It is legal and lawful to own a shotgun or a rifle. We believe in obeying the law. – Malcolm X

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