AnklePocket
March 10, 2003, 10:46 AM
This is literally about the 25th version of my original of which an angry version was already printed. I cleaned it up to the best of my ability and individually sent it EVERYWHERE. Here it is as a guide. Please keep in mind, though, that I'm considered an idiot by some:
Restore Constitutional Rights
As was the case over 200 years ago, the 2nd Amendment IS homeland security. The armed, law abiding citizen is our first line of defense. Currently, New Jersey is one of the few states where it's virtually impossible to obtain a concealed carry permit.
The Right to Keep and Bear Arms isn't really about guns - it's about our inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. America was founded on the principles of individual rights, accountability and self reliance. We can only enjoy true freedom by accepting personal responsibility for our own safety.
Clear evidence shows that areas allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons experience a decreasing crime rate while tightened gun laws have a direct effect on a rise in violent crime. Most of us in New Jersey just don't know the facts and are conditioned to believe that our politicians are actually solving the crime and violence problem when the reverse is true. The uninformed don't take the time to understand that a person with a clean record, FBI background check, training and a legally obtained permit is highly unlikely to commit a crime.
Handgun ownership doubled in the late 20th Century while the murder rate went down. Guns contain no independent power to cause results apart from our decisions, character and purpose. Certainly, thorough screening is welcomed by all and New Jersey leads the nation, but excessive restrictions and an irrational gun phobia transcend gun control into larger areas of concern.
Restore Constitutional Rights
As was the case over 200 years ago, the 2nd Amendment IS homeland security. The armed, law abiding citizen is our first line of defense. Currently, New Jersey is one of the few states where it's virtually impossible to obtain a concealed carry permit.
The Right to Keep and Bear Arms isn't really about guns - it's about our inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. America was founded on the principles of individual rights, accountability and self reliance. We can only enjoy true freedom by accepting personal responsibility for our own safety.
Clear evidence shows that areas allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons experience a decreasing crime rate while tightened gun laws have a direct effect on a rise in violent crime. Most of us in New Jersey just don't know the facts and are conditioned to believe that our politicians are actually solving the crime and violence problem when the reverse is true. The uninformed don't take the time to understand that a person with a clean record, FBI background check, training and a legally obtained permit is highly unlikely to commit a crime.
Handgun ownership doubled in the late 20th Century while the murder rate went down. Guns contain no independent power to cause results apart from our decisions, character and purpose. Certainly, thorough screening is welcomed by all and New Jersey leads the nation, but excessive restrictions and an irrational gun phobia transcend gun control into larger areas of concern.