SGT Jerokiah Darr 32976 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Especially when it comes to the 2nd Amendment (The Right to Bear Arms), it seems the government has an agenda to remove or modify these rights for whatever reason.<div><br></div><div>Does this concern you as someone sworn to defend these rights?</div> 2014-01-05T03:08:24-05:00 SGT Jerokiah Darr 32976

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Especially when it comes to the 2nd Amendment (The Right to Bear Arms), it seems the government has an agenda to remove or modify these rights for whatever reason.<div><br></div><div>Does this concern you as someone sworn to defend these rights?</div>

2014-01-05T03:08:24-05:00 2014-01-05T03:08:24-05:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 32977

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes and looking the NSA thing..   very much so.   and the right to bear arms along with it.

2014-01-05T03:09:10-05:00 2014-01-05T03:09:10-05:00 CW2 Joseph Evans 32982

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Keep in mind that a lot of our current situation is a cumulative effect. Most of what is happening during this administration would not be possible without the cumulative effect of 40 years of complacency. <br>Reagan outlawed open carry in California in the early 70s when racial profiling was high and black militias took to the streets to defend against overly enthusiastic law enforcement and their illegal practices. Brady law in the 80s, patriot acts following 9/11... the list of laws that whittle away at the constitution predate Obama. You want to change the issue, get behind a real candidate for your states congressional delegation. One that will get the garbage of the last 40+ years cleared up.<br>

2014-01-05T03:22:00-05:00 2014-01-05T03:22:00-05:00 SSG Luis A Blanco Jr 33383

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes I am concerned, and I will take it one step at a time. for you see our nation is ripping it self apart, with so many interest groups, who have the give-me's and ''The Elite'' who want to dictate how you or I should live. when the Constitution was founded on Judeo Christian principles, in point of fact Deuteronomy was the Book which was used to fashioned our moral laws and used as a guide line in our way of life it has held together for more than two and a half centuries, only time will tell, so we have to stay vigilant in what lies before us in the near future. Stay Alert , Stay Alive ...

2014-01-05T22:24:24-05:00 2014-01-05T22:24:24-05:00 Sgt James Commander 33483

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am very concerned. Our entire country has been infiltrated by those who are against our way of life. It will take years to regain what we have lost, if we ever do. Voting doesn't seem to be the way to go anymore. Still, we are not doomed until the last active military or veteran falls!

2014-01-06T01:41:02-05:00 2014-01-06T01:41:02-05:00 Sgt Frank Martin 33551

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am very concerned to say the least. Look through history. Registration leads to confiscation, confiscation leads to an out of control government. I mean, if "We The People" are not armed, who's to keep the government in check? The second amendment was put in place as a check on our government, not so we could hunt for food. I personally feel that we are on a downward slope leading to dictatorship. It may take time, not in our lifetimes, but I think this is where this country is headed. The question could be raised at this time about semi-automatic weapons with high capacity magazines. Do we need those? I feel that the answer to that is yes. Why? Because it's my right to own one. The government thinks they are doing us a favor by doing all this, but criminals will not register or obey any new laws. That will leave law abiding citizens in trouble. <br>

2014-01-06T07:33:12-05:00 2014-01-06T07:33:12-05:00 CPT Mike M. 33554

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think there are those in key positions in the government who would do that.  However, I'm not overly concerned because I find it hard to believe that Congress and the administration as a whole are dumb enough to do that.  There are enough people with a degree of common sense to keep anything drastic from happening.  When it comes to 2nd ammendment, I think what is more likely to happen and that should happen is a change to the background checking to make sure that weapons get in the RIGHT hands.

2014-01-06T07:45:57-05:00 2014-01-06T07:45:57-05:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 33566

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not at all. I'm just trying to figure out at what point "a well regulated militia" became spun to mean "a completely unregulated populace"...

2014-01-06T08:34:16-05:00 2014-01-06T08:34:16-05:00 SFC Stephen P. 33677

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Of the first 10, I've seen violations of all but the 7th (admittedly, my example of the 3rd amendment violation is a bit of a stretch).<br><br>They all concern me.<br>

2014-01-06T12:42:41-05:00 2014-01-06T12:42:41-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 33687

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The popular examples are obviously the 2nd Amendment and the NSA spying, but how about the gross overreaching of the Commerce Act known as the &quot;Affordable&quot; Care Act?&lt;br&gt;

2014-01-06T12:56:15-05:00 2014-01-06T12:56:15-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 33740

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>I'm thinking some people in this thread are just trolling. The Constitution is permissive, meaning it can only grant power to the federal government. The first 10 amendments were amending the federal powers by LIMITING them. There is a big difference between organized and unorganized militias. Some people might think the national guard is a militia, but legally, it's just another federal organization. Some states still have organized militias (Biggest one I can think of that is often used is Texas), but an unorganized militia is generally every able body man who knows how to use a rifle. Some older state constitutions elaborate this. Georgia, in particular, every county has a white pillar centrally located in the county where the unorganized militias are supposed to muster in time of war. <br><br>Further more, the Federalist Papers elaborate on what terms and other concepts meant. The Constitution is over two centuries old, many words have changed their meanings over time. As far as arms go, we used state of the art weaponry to fight the rebellion against the crown. To simply think that only common men and women were ONLY allowed to have muskets and pistols is completely false and inaccurate. Common citizens had cannons, sailing ships of war, and our Congress can STILL issue Letters or Marque, commissioning private citizens to wage war against other countries. </p><p> <br><br>The 2nd amendment was to ensure a revolution by the people could be done again, if needed. Anyone remember the Articles of Confederation? We screwed up as a country on creating a federal government, so the States got back together to start over, and it still works (subject to opinion). Our current federal government can still be undone (legally), if the States so do choose. Our federal government is NOT absolute.</p><p> </p><p>As far as America having a 2nd American Revolution, it cannot be done by service members; otherwise, this new government would have zero credibility like some third world country military coup. It has to be done by the ordinary citizens and veterans of the states. It is a government of The People, by the People, thus it has to be the People. That is why every American citizen needs to be armed, so they can abolish their tyrant governments if they so choose, by force if necessary.</p>

2014-01-06T14:28:25-05:00 2014-01-06T14:28:25-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 33780

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Very concerned.  Just remember, why would a political party do anything to help you if they know you will vote for them anyway?<div><br></div><div> Your elected leaders need a healthy fear that they will be challenged in the primary or they will forget about their base.</div>

2014-01-06T15:43:16-05:00 2014-01-06T15:43:16-05:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 33821

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think looking at the wording of the Oath of Enlistment is important. We swear to protect and defend the Constitution before we swear to follow the orders of the Commander in Chief, or the Officers appointed over us. So yes, I am concerned when politicians play their games and work to take away our rights. Especially the 2nd Amendment, which is the one right that protects all others.

2014-01-06T17:03:42-05:00 2014-01-06T17:03:42-05:00 WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 34065

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br /><br /><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">Good old fashion 2nd Amendment, "The government's going<br />to take our guns" debate. I'm surprised it took this long to make it to<br />the pages of Rally Point.  The liberals<br />are screaming for more regulation, and the conservatives are screaming,<br />government’s going to take my guns. Both sides of the argument pushing their<br />extreme ideologies.  Every administration<br />since Regan has passed some form of gun regulation. Never was an American’s 2nd<br />amendment right threaten. Additionally, most of the regulations and laws that<br />are passed aren’t being properly enforced. </p><br /><br /><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">We all took an oath to support and defend the constitution<br />of the United States, regardless of individual ideological beliefs. That means<br />defending all constitutional amendments, regardless if you like it or not. If<br />the 2nd amendment is revised, (which there is nothing suggesting something<br />that drastic would happen) guess what you’ll all be doing? It sickens me to see<br />my fellow service members resorting to name calling. </p><br /><br />

2014-01-07T05:29:35-05:00 2014-01-07T05:29:35-05:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 34442

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>I am concerned as many are but three points we should mention.  First, Soldiers are just as accountable if not more for NOT exercising their right to vote than civilians.  I have heard Soldiers say "I fight for democracy I am not in one".  When voting poles open very few Soldiers, like Americans in general proceed to execute their civic duty.  Our system works when the "silent" majority stops being so dang silent.  Remember our President was elected with 51% of the popular vote.  As every news agency will point out.  But few will break that down for you.  That 51% was derived from the total votes cast.  Percentage wise, 15% of the American population voted in the 2012 elections.  So that means the current President was elected into office with approximately 8% of the American population.  I would say that is a very noisy minority.    </p><p> </p><p>The second point is the advisers to our elected officials are not veterans anymore.   Our Members of Congress are less likely to be veterans then nearly ever in history.  Since 1970 when veterans serving in Congress peaked we were at 75% of the 435 seats in the House and 100 Senate seats.  Now with the 113th Congress only 23 Reps have served in the US Army and 11 current Senators.  In total, out of the House and Senate 14% of the current members are veterans.  If their staffers and aids are not veterans either, then who is our voice.  </p><p> </p><p>The average age of a worker in the Whitehouse is 29. They see no major problem with cutting retirements because they have not reach the inevitable reality of aging.  I would argue that a 29yr old staffer two positions removed from the President has more sway on our Policy than the Chief of Staff of any of the military forces.  That person is 3-4 positions removed from the Commander-in-Chief.  </p>

2014-01-07T19:42:48-05:00 2014-01-07T19:42:48-05:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 100851

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gun rights groups and activists (and rights activists in general) are really quick to jump on the gun control debate, and fringe libertarians love to use it as an example of the government turning to tyranny.  <br>What's the old saying, never attribute to malice what can instead be attributed to stupidity (or ignorance)?  <br><br>Conspiracies aside, I believe the gun control debate is more about SAFETY than anything else, with the two sides really arguing as to whether it would be effective.  Gun control advocates (ostensibly) simply want gun crime brought under control; they don't want Americans shooting guns everywhere, like gun fights breaking out in the wild wild west.  Gun rights advocates argue that a) it won't work, crime will still rise, and b) the Constitution prohibits the government from disarming the populace.  The gun control counterargument is to what degree does the constitution prohibit gun control.<br>

2014-04-13T14:50:35-04:00 2014-04-13T14:50:35-04:00 MSgt Keith Hebert 100972

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes I firmly believe that our rights are being slowly eroded. <br />As mentioned earlier this did not happen overnight. We as citizens have allowed this to happen by continuing to elect people who stand behind whatever cause we believe in, as opposed to doing what is right for the whole country. <br />States right (which I believe is part of our personnel freedoms ) were taken away with the 17th amendment allowing senators to be elected. Ex. If a senator was messing up and not watching out for his sate as a whole then the gov. of that state fires him. <br /><br />When you have to beg for money to get an office then the people who gave you the money expect certain things. <br /><br />Said my peace

2014-04-13T16:59:27-04:00 2014-04-13T16:59:27-04:00 SPC Charles Brown 103395

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Caps are used to emphasize not with the intent of yelling. This is the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution. I took an oath (4 times, once for each time I re-enlisted) in which I swore to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. Our constitution is meant to uphold our rights and provide guidance to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government not the other way around. My gun license is guaranteed in this amendment, and I won't let any federal agency take what is mine without due cause and a jury of my peers. </p><p><br></p><p>The fact that the "Patriot Act" is still in effect shows us that we will lay down and not question the bullshit that our government is passing on to us.These things I will defend:<br>1) My God<br>2) My Country<br>3) The Constitution<br>4) My Family and Friends<br>5) My Guns<br>6) And the rights of some people to be stupid<br>I fought and served my country because I believe in this nation. However over the past 12 years since I left the service I have lost faith in the leadership of this great nation. Once again the Rally Cry should be "DON'T TREAD ON ME" and do what needs to be done to regain control. I am not advocating anarchy or rebellion, but obviously something needs to be done here.  </p><p><br></p><p> Lets hear it people, what do you say?<br></p>

2014-04-16T01:06:00-04:00 2014-04-16T01:06:00-04:00 LCpl Charles Ross 139486

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As I've said before. The more UNARMED CITIZENS in America, the easier it will be to take over. And that can be done so easily,who's going to be able to fight for our Freedoms ??With out this right, its not the other bothersome groups I fear, it's our own police, military, and finally our own Elected Officials that makes me shake.

2014-05-31T02:06:36-04:00 2014-05-31T02:06:36-04:00 Capt Jeff S. 177299

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely it concerns me! I feel like I am watching this country implode due to its complacency and lack of moral compass. People don't hold their elected officials accountable; they have come to expect lying, scandals and corruption as just part of politics. It shouldn't be.

2014-07-13T18:53:19-04:00 2014-07-13T18:53:19-04:00 PO1 Steven Kuhn 243587

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our Constitutional Rights have been trampled upon for a long time....especially during this administration. It is long overdo for We The People to rise up against tyranny and oppression!

2014-09-16T14:53:49-04:00 2014-09-16T14:53:49-04:00 PO1 Steven Kuhn 254521

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I posed this same question in a different manner on 9/16/14. Thank you for reposting it. I feel that Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, etc., have all been trampled. We are not represented by our government. They do not care about our military or the opinion of the people who live in this land. They give aid and money and weapons to the enemy. They alienate our allies. They refuse to secure our southern border. The best interest of America and their oath of office is not important to them! They have been going after our right to bear arms for years, and when they buy up 2.5 billion in hollow point ammo, one has to ask why!

2014-09-24T21:01:49-04:00 2014-09-24T21:01:49-04:00 PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 254526

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't noticed anyone taking my Rights away. I sure hear a lot of folks talking a good line of Trash Talk about it. My main bitch is how much my Taxes went up after the Tea Party took over my Home state of Kansas. Lord help us if the Wealthy pay their Fair Share and I don't have to make up the difference.

2014-09-24T21:06:06-04:00 2014-09-24T21:06:06-04:00 Capt Jeff S. 306088

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>ABSOLUTELY it concerns me. And what concerns me more is that Congress appears to be impotent and unable to check our "out-of-control" Executive that continues to legislate by introducing bills it writes through the Senate, and through selective enforcement of the law (which Atty Gen Eric Holder calls "Prosecutorial Discression" -- a fancy way of saying, "We set our own priorities, and it's our decision whether or not to enforce the laws passed by Congress).<br /><br />FWIW, the Executive does not get to decide which laws passed by Congress it is supposed to enforce. It is supposed to enforce ALL the laws passed by Congress.

2014-11-01T23:14:56-04:00 2014-11-01T23:14:56-04:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 332984

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am always concerned of my constitution be hindered, changed and or violated. I don't stand up for them and fight for nothing. I believe in our country and its securities. We need to protect them at every cost.

2014-11-18T20:24:54-05:00 2014-11-18T20:24:54-05:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 332998

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think there treading not only the constitution, but also on us when they make every attempt to alter, change and or cut it up. It has to stop.

2014-11-18T20:38:39-05:00 2014-11-18T20:38:39-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 334108

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you believe your constitutional rights are being removed or modified, then perhaps you should look into suing whatever government entity is removing or modifying them. In that case, you should probably hire a lawyer. If Second Amendment rights are your gripe, contact the NRA; they may even pay your costs.<br /><br />You are well within your rights to sue the government to protect your rights. You may not like what a lawyer will tell you about your case, but you could always represent yourself. Just remember that the Constitution sets the minimum, below which the government may not go.

2014-11-19T15:29:46-05:00 2014-11-19T15:29:46-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 334582

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Last six years have been pretty good for gun owners (better for manufacturers). No new gun bans, sunset clauses allowed to expire. Then the small arms treaty effectively limits the sale of small arms to governments (if enforced).<br /><br />I think the effort might be better concerned with warrant less searches and wire tapping. Particularly with a lack of judicial over site. But I really haven't seen the gun seizure thing. If you have links to reliable sources I would be willing to take a new look at the issue.

2014-11-19T21:12:30-05:00 2014-11-19T21:12:30-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 348758

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No

2014-11-30T19:14:52-05:00 2014-11-30T19:14:52-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 350817

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope, I am not worried about it at all since Constitutional rights don't exist. The Constitution, let alone anything else, does not grant me rights in any way, shape or form. Rights come from God. The Constitution is the foundational law establishing our great country. It specifically and explicitly delineates what the Federal Government can and cannot do. The Constitution's most basic and simplest premise is forbidding the Federal Government from infringing on the natural rights of the people, who have abdicated ONLY a small piece of their power to the Federal Government so that it can function. The Federal Government is extremely limited in power and scope with the remaining powers reserved to the states and the people. Clear cut and very simple. <br /><br />So endeth the lesson.

2014-12-02T00:48:44-05:00 2014-12-02T00:48:44-05:00 Sgt Jay Jones 352496

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, as long as we have a Supreme Court our Constitutional Rights must pass that litmus test.<br />I'm not saying the Supreme Court is an altruistic or infallible entity, but they have been tasked with the responsibility to ensure everyone constitutional rights are protected. I may not agree with them at times, but they are supposedly basing their decisions on our Constitution.

2014-12-02T23:52:41-05:00 2014-12-02T23:52:41-05:00 Cpl Mark McMiller 511561

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Concerned, yes; but not as concerned as I was before the SCOTUS Heller and McDonald decisions.

2015-03-04T13:32:29-05:00 2015-03-04T13:32:29-05:00 SPC David Shaffer 511737

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe everyone should be worried. In all honesty, the rights we have are being taken slowly but still taken none the less. It's kind of like the death of common sense because you don't realize it's gone until it is. Once it is gone, good luck getting it back. The examples are everywhere! My McDonalds coffee cup says "careful HOT"....I mean really?

2015-03-04T14:32:10-05:00 2015-03-04T14:32:10-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 511973

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely. Not so much about them being taken entirely. That isn't going to happen overnight. If it were to happen at all it would be death by a thousand cuts and probably not in my lifetime. However, there are things that I see as unnecessary infringements upon my rights and liberties, and that concerns me greatly.

2015-03-04T16:13:31-05:00 2015-03-04T16:13:31-05:00 2014-01-05T03:08:24-05:00