Right to Bear Arms: US Laws Explained

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In summary: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any insular possessions of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any territories organized In summary, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution grants citizens the right to keep and bear arms, but the government is allowed to regulate this right. The interpretation of what constitutes "well regulated" and "over-regulated" is still debated. Generally, citizens are allowed to own arms, but there are restrictions in place, such as obtaining a permit for concealed weapons and not openly carrying arms in public. The term "militia" refers to a body of citizens organized for military service, and
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Schrodinger's Dog said:
Interesting story that if a little off topic.
It's a little TOO interesting and it has been repeated over and over, getting resurrected and dusted off every few years. The Fortean Times is not exactly the place to expect any factual stories.

http://www.funehumor.com/fun_doc1/fun_0139.shtml
 
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Well, this discussion went to hell.
 
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deckart said:
Well, this discussion went to hell.
You had a point with the suicide thing, though.

Suidice will only grow in attractiveness to the terminally ill. If someone has an incurable disease, and is dying in pain, it is easier to commit suicide than to get a doctor's help in ldying. Conservative politicians are trying desperately to take away your right to die with some dignity, while letting health care and insurance costs spiral out of control, so that less-affluent patients cannot pay for hospice care and pain-control programs without bankrupting their families.
 

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