tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450026683608056510.post2141671268974495501..comments2023-06-15T05:00:37.701-05:00Comments on Jill Sixpack: In the NewsOrdinary Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05967266466238236424noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450026683608056510.post-87159007180904066982011-05-30T10:09:26.144-05:002011-05-30T10:09:26.144-05:00PurplePenguin, in the 18th century, the Americans ...PurplePenguin, in the 18th century, the Americans who made up our militias all knew how to use their firearms. Unfortunately, a large number of modern concealed carry advocates are not competent to handle their firearms safely (or even remember when they're packing). And recall that the 2nd Amendment references "A well-regulated militia" -- I think mandatory firearms safety trainingOrdinary Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967266466238236424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450026683608056510.post-76501473099408971322011-05-30T01:25:19.725-05:002011-05-30T01:25:19.725-05:00Since "driving a car" isn't a right ...Since "driving a car" isn't a right that is protected by the Constitution I'm not sure if it is fair to compare it to basic rights like bearing arms. Perhaps a better analogy would be "Imagine if we required training and/or testing before people are allowed to vote, go to synagogue/church/mosque, or even start a blog."PurplePenquinhttp://www.purplepenquin.comnoreply@blogger.com