The argument from the Republicans is that “the right to bear arms” is to protect against tyranny and government overreach. In other words, “bearing arms” is a way of saying “this has gone too far, we’re going to overthrow the government”
Now, since shooting people is a felony…when is it acceptable to take up arms against fascism?
Now, since shooting people is a felony…when is it acceptable to take up arms against fascism?
- In the 40s, there was a large propaganda effort to promote fascism in the US. If they succeeded, should we have taken up arms?
- In 2021, there was an attempt to stop a democratically elected president from being elected. If they succeeded, should we have taken up arms?
- In 2023, there’s rampant fascism across the country, influencing the direction of the country. Should we take up arms now?
