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Old 09-26-2017, 18:55   #16
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What about that period from say, 1565 till 1783, when we were colonies?

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Start at 4th July 1776 and we can discuss the issue from there. I did say Americans, not British colonies.

1775-83 we had asserted our independence and challenged our rulers. We might have been considered “colonies” but we were done with being ruled.
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Old 09-26-2017, 20:50   #17
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin

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ach schade! Herr Reaper, warum mussen Sie mich von meinem Sommertraum wecken.....ah Karlsplatz....jene grünen blauen Augen und Haare aus Gold


on a second (clearer) thought, I guess I am not willing to part with tens of thousands of rounds and "precision instruments" that the 2nd Amendment has afforded me
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