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Gun Control & RKBA

discntnt_irny_srcsm

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2. Aequitas or justice, in English

Reply to ileus (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 21, 2016, 09:34 PM

Jan 2016

The Latin root is the same one from which we derive "equality". Without the nature of freedom meaning the same for each man and woman, how can anyone fully enjoy it? Sure the 1%ers with paid security enjoy the freedom but can a single mom if an iffy neighborhood feel as good about her freedom if the law keeps her from a means of protection?

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,"

With great freedom comes great responsibility. Let us all work to see to it that the field of freedom is level and without chuckholes.

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