re: #26 Political Atheist

25 comments and not one answer to the question.

When is the last time you had to show a need to use a civil right?
Anyone?

How is RKBA to be understood as a ‘civil right’? The 2nd amendment presently provides this legal right in the US, but like all laws, it is not self-justifying.

I.e., the existence of the 2nd amendment is not an explanation for why it should be in place.

For my part, I simply do not believe RKBA is on the same level as free speech, due process of law, freedom of religion, no compulsory testimony etc.

For example, it is pretty clear that a government that violates freedom of speech, freedom of religion, coerces testimony, or has no due process has a real problem with oppressing its people. The case that a gun ban is the same kind of oppression is pretty weak.