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Rokky B asked in Politics & GovernmentPolitics · 8 years ago

What would George Washington and Thomas Jefferson say about gun control?

Update:

The affects everyone. Not just the mentally ill. I am a free american of sound body and mind and I have the right to bear arms. And I will fight and die to protect that right. Just as these two were willing

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    With their guns pointing, "Bring it on".

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Here are their dirrect quotes:

    "Firearms stand next in importance to the constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence … from the hour the Pilgrims landed to the present day, events, occurences and tendencies prove that to ensure peace security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable … the very atmosphere of firearms anywhere restrains evil interference — they deserve a place of honor with all that's good."

    George Washington

    "Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."

    Thomas Jefferson

    "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that … it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; … "

    Thomas Jefferson

    "The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution."

    Thomas Jefferson

    "What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance. Let them take arms."

    Thomas Jefferson

  • Skip
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    You hold new Heros in your midst you Just do not recognize Alex Jones maybe ridiculed by Media but one thing he said and it makes a great deal of Sense the 2nd was not set up for Duck Shooting?

    But for Threats from within Tyranicle Governments?

    Just look at this Governments track Record?

    Attorny General Eric Gun Running to Mexican Drug Cartels Hello?

    Fast & furious did not work so now a Maniac on Drugs has been used

    Your ansestors must be spiining in their Graves to see where USA is headi,ng

    Drug Dealing CIA Banksters Money Laundering and not Just HSBC try all your Banks are involved?

    15 Trillion Dollar Money Laundering Scam Exposed by Lord James of Blackheat

    See an investigation these Criminals need to be held accountable or these Crimes will just get worse and continue as for letting your Guns be Taken I would say now is the Time to Arm youself not Dissarm?

    Tyrants are in Control?

    Source(s): Threats from Within
  • 8 years ago

    They would say:

    "We implemented the second amendment to let the people be able to defend themselves from tyrannical government because we just went through a Revolution from the tyrannical rule of England. We also need guns because we don't have Microwaves or Refrigerators or electricity or factories or anything to make our food for us. We need to hunt for our food and so we need guns for that too." But if they suddenly sprung back to life I highly doubt their position would remain the same since guns back then were merely muskets and not user friendly and they would see Semi Autos or Autos as dangerous. In fact they would be horrified at what we have become since they were both isolationists and George Washington told Adams to avoid the rise of 2 dominant political parties :/

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    They would say

    G: "What is this new type of gun"

    J: "They say it's call a AK47"

    G: "A AK40 what?"

    J: "47 Mr President"

    G: "Oh we can't have this"

    J: "Why not Mr President?"

    G: "Well it's because when we decide to allow household the right to bear arm i didn't mean guns like this but a Musket"

    J: "But arn't Musket guns as well?"

    G: 'Yes but this AK47 is really harmful if given to a amateur, or kid"

    J: "But wouldn't it be the same with a Musket?"

    G: "No Jefferson, you see a kid wouldn't know how to use one, because after 1 shot, it takes a while to reload again, also if the modern day people like guns that can reload in seconds then a gun that doesn't reload in seconds but in minutes would make them not want a guy"

    J: "MY GOD YOUR RIGHT MR PRESIDENT, WHY DIDN'T I THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE?!"

    That's what I think they would say

  • 8 years ago

    They would scratch their head as to why gun control is being discussed and why (if for reason of ending violence) the type of guns being banned are rarely used in the nation's overall crimes.

  • Steven
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    They said" lets ask the French and Spainish to help us" , as they had canons!!

    Is it relevant what rapists and slave owners think? You do know this don't you??

  • 8 years ago

    "The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference, they deserve a place of honor with all that is good." - George Washington

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    They would be in favor as a well regulated militarisation is not the same as anyone including nut cases have semi automatic weapons

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    In a modern society they would probably support it. They were intelligent men who realise that as society changes, so should the constitution in order to remain relevant

  • ?
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    They would likely wonder why we have let gun violence become and epidemic. The tyranny in this case isn't from the gov't...its from the gun lobby. Duh.

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