Thread: So let's talk about gun control

Ok thanks, I didn't realize it was worded like that. Infringe being the key word.

So what becomes important is how to interpet that.

Here are a couple of definitions of Infringe in its various forms:

infringement - definition of infringement by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
1. A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement; a breach.
2. An encroachment, as of a right or privilege.

an encroachment or trespass on a right or privilege


Infringe - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
: to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another

So, unless there's more to the 2nd amendment then it needs to be determined exactly what those rights or laws are. What rights exactly are granted the American public in relation to arms? Access to all weaponry in use by the military? Or only to what's considered civilian weaponry? Because you can't say anyone is infringing on your rights until it's clearly stated exactly what those rights are. You can't automatically assume we begin by default with the right to carry any kind of weapon we want, and that any limitations are an infringement on that assumed right.

Like Xei said, do those rights include nuclear weapons? How about germ warfare?