In Ethel Channon’s column of 11/09/08, she asks why those of us “who are buying up guns like there is no tomorrow” believe the Second amendment takes precedence over all others, I will answer that simply…All other freedoms and rights were born of, and are protected by arms. Whether you like this fact or not, it is indisputable. Had it not been for American civilians bearing arms against English soldiers, this country would not exist. Hence, the rights you specifically mention, the Sixth and Fourth, would not exist without the will of the people empowered and enforced by arms. While our Foundin...

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