stihl88 wrote:Lazarus wrote:stihl88 wrote:Oh and how proud i am to carry the 1776 patriot logo, my family have shed generations of blood, sweat and tears fighting oppressive regimes, from tyrannical governments to communist dictatorships and the likes. What about yours, what logo can you proudly carry? A portrait of Alex Jones maybe
Let's address your confusion;
Your interpretation of my statement seems overly simplistic, which suggests a lack of depth in understanding this complex issue. Believing that participating in government surveys on firearm regulation is effective might be well-intentioned, but in my view, it's misguided. Such activities can inadvertently support the agendas of those who may wish to restrict our freedoms under the guise of involvement and consensus-building.
To truly make a difference, it's crucial to support and vote for leaders who share our commitment to preserving our
rights. Anything less might not be as effective as we hope. Merely completing surveys, especially those offered by entities that do not share our values, can inadvertently support a narrative we oppose.This approach doesn't signify defeatism; rather, it indicates a refusal to engage on terms that don't serve our interests.
Your pride in your logo and family history is fine, but given it's American, and we are talking about Australia, your views on protecting our "rights" is welcome, but somewhat misguided.
We have only 5 "rights" under our constitution;
""These are the right to vote (Section 41), protection against acquisition of property on unjust terms (Section 51 (xxxi)), the right to a trial by jury (Section 80), freedom of religion (Section 116) and prohibition of discrimination on the basis of State of residency (Section 117).""
The permit to own firearms is a "privilege" here, not a right.
It should be a right, but let's not let magical thinking cloud reality.
Actually my statement still stands and my family history is irrelevant to your point.
My reference to "rights" is implicit, just as yours appears to be. Australia doesn't have any rights in it's constitution unlike the US which has a bill of rights. These rights you speak of are merely "implied" as such and are subject to interpretation and development over time.
Totally true unfortunately stihl88, we were a convict colony, but rather than arc up over the price of tea, and kick the Brit's arses, like you guys, we just waited until they got bored and pissed off home.
The reason we have no real, codified, "rights" like America is perhaps down to the "She'll be right mate" attitude down here.
Also unfortunate is the cold hard fact that with over 90% of the population here
not being gun owners, and the upcoming generation being so delicate that a full stop at the end of a sentence is considered to be passive agressive, we have a snowball's chance in hell of things ever improving.
PS
Given your handle, I have to ask, have you tried the Ms500i?
I've never seen anything but comp saws go through timber like it.
