Reading blogs this morning and I see that Breda is no longer willing to take “liberals” to the gun range. I can’t say I blame her.

She’s right:

The Second Amendment is only one part of that freedom. It is freedom’s last resort, its guarantee.

Former Texas State Representative Suzanna Gratia-Hupp said:

How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual… as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of.

I find it fascinating that people scream left and right about needs to protect our 1A freedoms, especially freedom of speech. But when it comes to 2A, many of those same people would prefer to see that one cast away. Do they not realize that it is 2A that preserves 1A? If you don’t understand that, look back at civilizations throughout time or even countries today. Look at those with strong 1A-like behaviors and see where their 2A-like behaviors are. Look at those with problematic 1A areas and see where their 2A are. 

Which would I rather use to defend my rights? Well, I’d rather use my 1A rights (one reason why I started this blog). Long ago I was of the ilk that didn’t quite get it when it came to 2A. But after emotional experiences I came to rational and reasoned understanding — I changed. And I’d like to hope that others can change too. Isn’t that what it’s all about these days? Hope and Change?

So yes, we all need to get and stay active. I didn’t obtain my NRA Instructor Certification for the snazzy patch, I did it to help others learn. I still hope they can change.