2nd Amendment Party? - The Firearms Forum

armedandsafe · 05-13-2003, 09:45 PM

The Magic Bullet:
How We Will Win Our 2A Rights Back in '04
by Jennifer Freeman

What if we told you about a magic bullet that would help all of us retain our Second Amendment rights? Those of you who are reading this article have already demonstrated your commitment to preserving and strengthening our natural right to self defense. It is you that we have to thank for the rights we still have.

The gun-banners have been fighting hard to strip us of our rights and they have numerous advantages over us. Gun-ban organizations have the full cooperation of the news media as well as daytime and late night talk shows. They have a seemingly endless stream of financial contributions. And they are well connected to powerful senior and local politicians across the nation.

We have one additional disadvantage, however, and it isn't from the gun-ban group. Many gun owners, enthusiasts, and supporters simply do not vote. It is this basic fact that has caused the fight to be so grueling and has even cost us some valuable rights. By not voting, we enable Dianne Feinstein to bully President Bush into renewing the "assault weapons" ban. By not voting, we allow Carolyn McCarthy to introduce the most heinous firearms ban this nation has ever seen. By not voting, we render ourselves irrelevant to politicians.

Many of the proposed firearm bans and ammunition taxes may become law. Then again they might not. It depends on us and how well we fight against it. On the other hand, if gun owners had simply voted in the first place, we might all be out shooting right now instead of talking about voting and whether or not we will lawfully be able to own a Mini-14 or 10/22 next year.

It is time for gun owners, supporters, and enthusiasts to make their vote one of the most coveted in the nation. Politicians talk about appealing to black voters, Hispanic voters, women voters, union voters, senior citizen voters, and the like. It is time now for our legislators to realize the power of the gun voters.

Rather than beg politicians to support a certain bill, it's time for politicians to appeal to us to secure their legislative careers.

We will accomplish this by registering to vote in droves and then voting for the most pro-Second Amendment candidate available - even if that means voting for a third party candidate.

Remember, the last presidential election was won by only a few thousand votes. Imagine what 88 million gun owners can do.

Thank you for your support!

Liberty Belles

SouthernMoss · 05-13-2003, 10:32 PM

Good post!

pickenup · 05-14-2003, 01:01 AM

Apathy is the biggest threat to our rights and freedom. If we could get ALL gun owners off of their complacent butts and out to vote, what a voice we would have.

Marlin · 05-14-2003, 07:00 AM

A&S, you hit the mail squarely on the head!

Now let's just do it!

Gunfyter · 05-14-2003, 07:48 AM

Well said there A&S. We must continue to keep this issue squarely in front of the entire nation if we want to keep our rights.

inplanotx · 05-14-2003, 10:08 AM

Thanks A&S, good read. Now if we only get the ones who don't vote off their duffs.

armedandsafe · 05-14-2003, 12:58 PM

Print out and make copies of that article. Get a bunch of voter registration sheets from the local party HQ. Drop some at each gun store you frequent, take them to the range, give some to deputies or firemen you know, whip them out at the coffee shop on the way to work. All of these techniques work. Be prepared to talk, though. You will get in some verrrrry interesting discussions.

05-14-2003, 01:41 PM

Expect more in 04'

05-13-2003, 09:45 PM	#1
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	2nd Amendment Party? The Magic Bullet: How We Will Win Our 2A Rights Back in '04 by Jennifer Freeman What if we told you about a magic bullet that would help all of us retain our Second Amendment rights? Those of you who are reading this article have already demonstrated your commitment to preserving and strengthening our natural right to self defense. It is you that we have to thank for the rights we still have. The gun-banners have been fighting hard to strip us of our rights and they have numerous advantages over us. Gun-ban organizations have the full cooperation of the news media as well as daytime and late night talk shows. They have a seemingly endless stream of financial contributions. And they are well connected to powerful senior and local politicians across the nation. We have one additional disadvantage, however, and it isn't from the gun-ban group. Many gun owners, enthusiasts, and supporters simply do not vote. It is this basic fact that has caused the fight to be so grueling and has even cost us some valuable rights. By not voting, we enable Dianne Feinstein to bully President Bush into renewing the "assault weapons" ban. By not voting, we allow Carolyn McCarthy to introduce the most heinous firearms ban this nation has ever seen. By not voting, we render ourselves irrelevant to politicians. Many of the proposed firearm bans and ammunition taxes may become law. Then again they might not. It depends on us and how well we fight against it. On the other hand, if gun owners had simply voted in the first place, we might all be out shooting right now instead of talking about voting and whether or not we will lawfully be able to own a Mini-14 or 10/22 next year. It is time for gun owners, supporters, and enthusiasts to make their vote one of the most coveted in the nation. Politicians talk about appealing to black voters, Hispanic voters, women voters, union voters, senior citizen voters, and the like. It is time now for our legislators to realize the power of the gun voters. Rather than beg politicians to support a certain bill, it's time for politicians to appeal to us to secure their legislative careers. We will accomplish this by registering to vote in droves and then voting for the most pro-Second Amendment candidate available - even if that means voting for a third party candidate. Remember, the last presidential election was won by only a few thousand votes. Imagine what 88 million gun owners can do. Thank you for your support! Liberty Belles -->

05-14-2003, 01:01 AM	#3
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Apathy is the biggest threat to our rights and freedom. If we could get ALL gun owners off of their complacent butts and out to vote, what a voice we would have. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

05-14-2003, 07:00 AM	#4
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	A&S, you hit the mail squarely on the head! Now let's just do it! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

05-14-2003, 07:48 AM	#5
Gunfyter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,956	Well said there A&S. We must continue to keep this issue squarely in front of the entire nation if we want to keep our rights. __________________ Anything worth shooting once, is worth shooting again. If it ain't broke, break it. Someone needs the work

05-13-2003, 10:32 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Good post!

05-14-2003, 10:08 AM	#6
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Thanks A&S, good read. Now if we only get the ones who don't vote off their duffs.

05-14-2003, 12:58 PM	#7
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Print out and make copies of that article. Get a bunch of voter registration sheets from the local party HQ. Drop some at each gun store you frequent, take them to the range, give some to deputies or firemen you know, whip them out at the coffee shop on the way to work. All of these techniques work. Be prepared to talk, though. You will get in some verrrrry interesting discussions.

05-14-2003, 01:41 PM	#8
Zigzag2 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Expect more in 04'