But despite the odds, the brave founders chose to stand up and fight back followed by thoughtful writing of the Constitution then later added the Bill of Rights (Yes, at first many founders thought the BOR was not necessary
). The brave founders did all these so we can have a country to live with liberty free from tyranny. The fact that we can have an open discussion about the Second Amendment unlike other countries that already experienced gun ban/confiscation is due to our brave founders answering the call to action against a bad idea, against all odds, to prevail for our liberty.
Throughout the history of this country, ordinary people stood up for the minority rights listed in the Bill of Rights against the will of the majority even though it was a bad idea and harm could come their way. Well, I am happy to report that due to these brave ordinary people who chose to stand up, minority rights were protected and preserved against the will of the majority.
For me, standing up for Second Amendment rights is not much different than standing up for the 13th to end slavery, 15th the right to vote, 19th the women's right to vote, etc.
It's interesting that the 14th Amendment speaks of State not depriving any person of liberty or property with equal protection of the laws yet law makers in VA are planning to do just that against the 2nd Amendment.
Yes, standing up for the Bill of Rights, all of them, is what the founders expected us to do and our call to action to remind the law makers is honoring the sacrifice the founders made.
And for whatever reason, those that don't want to attend the lobby day, that's your choice. But if you would have attended if Antifa or parking issue etc. were not a concern, then please donate the same amount of money you would have spent attending the rally so others who want to stand up can attend.
How would you answer your children or grandchildren when they ask what you did to protect and preserve their Second Amendment rights to gun ownership for self protection/defense against rapists and multiple home invasion robbers? Will you stand up for their rights so they too can live their lives with liberty?
For me, yes. I will make the sacrifice in time and/or donation and brave the concerns for my children and grandchildren.