God and Guns Part 1

[VBshooter]

This was written by none other than CHuck Norris and I found it be very appropiate to what is happening today.

God and Guns, Part 1
by Chuck Norris

10/13/2009


God and guns are what our country was founded upon.

But more and more, these pillars of American life and liberty are being attacked and abandoned out of not only sheer bias but also ignorance of our Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary period and our Constitution. These pivotal American rights have become the brunt end of cultural jokes and often are regarded as biased lifestyle components of "rednecks" and rural citizens.

For example, gone but not forgotten is even President Barack Obama's partiality on the campaign trail in April 2008. You might recall when he addressed the economic hardships, at a private California fundraiser, of those in Pennsylvania, with this quip: "You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years, and nothing's replaced them. ... And it's not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion ... as a way to explain their frustrations."


Presently, with the Supreme Court back in session and new justice Sonia Sotomayor's narrow view of the Second Amendment, gun rights are back again on the docket. Two weeks ago, concerning a case out of Chicago, the justices agreed to rule on whether the Second Amendment gives Americans a constitutional right to keep and bear arms that is enforceable against local and state gun laws.

The indifference toward and lack of education and passion regarding all of our Bill of Rights gravely concerns me. And while there is nothing funny about it, it is one of many reasons roughly one-fifth of the 101 short stories are "Freedom" entries in my new book, "The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book," a fun yet inspirational and educational book in which I share my 101 favorite Chuck Norris "facts" -- embedded within five core values: freedom, family, faith, fitness and fight. (It will be released Nov. 1 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com for less than $9. Proceeds will go to help http://www.KickStartKids.org.)

In my column last week, I gave a sneak peek and example of a "Fight" entry, in which I discussed my struggle with a snake on "Walker, Texas Ranger." In this column, I'd like to share an entry from my "Freedom" code. Each of the 101 entries in the book is divided into four sections: one of my favorite official facts, a related short story ("Let's be honest"), a classic or contemporary corresponding quote ("They said it") and one of my principles for life ("Chuck's Code"), which are represented by the five "F's," or my core values. (Next week's example will be on "Faith," in "God and Guns, Part 2.")

Here's Entry No. 49, on the Second Amendment:

"Chuck Norris sleeps with a pillow under his gun."

Let's be honest ...

This past year I shot (no pun intended) an NRA public service announcement (now on YouTube) in which I shared my conviction about self- defense: "If some thug breaks into my home, I could use my roundhouse kick. But I prefer he look down the barrel of my gun."

The reason I was so adamant in that PSA is because there has been some movement in our country to get away from our Second Amendment rights. Last year, the Supreme Court even wrangled over the question, Should the government allow private citizens or only public servants ("state militias") "to keep and bear arms"?

Is someone joking? Could the twenty-seven words of the Second Amendment be any clearer? "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" (emphasis added).

Just because Washington, D.C., had a pistol problem (with their ban on handguns from 1976-2008, during which time the murder rate actually increased), the court (or government) shouldn't penalize the rest of the country by resetting national precedent based upon a biased Constitutional interpretation. The Bill of Rights either encompasses the privileges of every citizen in every amendment or none at all.

In the early days of our country, many states had gun laws that aligned with the Constitutional standard. As Chief Justice John Roberts asked, "If it is limited to state militias, why would they say 'the right of the people'? ... What is reasonable about a total ban on possession?"

Thomas Jefferson similarly wrote near the end of his life in 1823, "On every question of construction (of the Constitution), carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates, and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text, or invented against it, conform to the probable one in which it was passed."

They said it ...

"Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." -- Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to his nephew Peter Carr

Chuck's Code (Freedom):

The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Lynyrd Skynyrd, a legendary Southern rock band, put it well in the title track of their new album, "God and Guns":


"God and guns
Keep us strong.
That's what this country
Was founded on.
Well, we might as well give up and run
If we let them take our God and guns."

[Palladin]

Amen Brother...

[Vahunter]

Not only can Chuck apply a good round house kick, he can write. That was a very good read. Thanks Spence for sharing it.

[BluemontGlock]

Amen Brother X2!

[zephyp]

Amen. I do indeed cling to God and my Guns. Only thing I can truly believe in that will never fail me.

[VBshooter]

America = God, Guns, and Guts!!! These are what unites and makes us what we are!

[Nancy08]

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If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.

There is no reason for anyone in the country, for anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun. The only way to control handguns use in this country is to prohibit the guns. And the only way to do that is to change the Constitution.

[zephyp]

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If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.

There is no reason for anyone in the country, for anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun. The only way to control handguns use in this country is to prohibit the guns. And the only way to do that is to change the Constitution.

Hi Nancy. If we prohibit all guns then only those you mentioned and criminals will have them. If you dont think so, look at any banned substance - like uh drugs. Drugs are banned and theres more drugs hanging around than you can shake a stick at. Also, remember prohibition? Any time you ban or prohibit anything you immediately create a new thing for the criminals to pedal on the black market. The price goes up and it becomes a hot item - no pun intended.

Ok, now if criminals have guns think about what that will do to the police force if they are the only others to have guns. Criminals will be running freely in our streets shooting anything that moves. Dont think so? Ever hear of Chicago? Mmmmm. Yup. Complete gun ban there and only police have guns - except for uh oh yeah the criminals. If its so easy why all the crime in Chicago or DC or New York or Los Angeles or or or...all of which have very restrictive handgun laws or outright bans.

You may want to rethink your position lest you too become a victim.

Almost forgot. Change our Constituion? Try it. I am under oath to protect the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic. Does that include you?

[GS78]

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If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.

There is no reason for anyone in the country, for anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun. The only way to control handguns use in this country is to prohibit the guns. And the only way to do that is to change the Constitution.

Hiya sybil,

I agree with the "first" you completely, and fully intend on becoming not only an outlaw, but on par with Jesse James himself .


However I couldn't disagree more with the "second" half of your split personality in everything you said, to the extent that in such a case, me and my outlaw friends will ride again, be assured.

[jadedone4]

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If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.

There is no reason for anyone in the country, for anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun. The only way to control handguns use in this country is to prohibit the guns. And the only way to do that is to change the Constitution.

Post = BAIT.... with rather smelly "chum..."

[zephyp]

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If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.

There is no reason for anyone in the country, for anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use, a handgun. The only way to control handguns use in this country is to prohibit the guns. And the only way to do that is to change the Constitution.

Post = BAIT.... with rather smelly "chum..."

I dont see bait. I see de-bait as in debate which I find very entertaining...let em come.

[Palladin]

NancyPelosi08 ... to go with her whine

[VBshooter]

Ya know Nancy there was once a time when traitors were hanged in this country, seems to fit in your case, maybe we should bring that back... NJ is in the same vein as CA on the west coast,,, Remove it from the US and it would never be missed,,Any group that would even consider Corzine let alone elect the idiot would not be missed,,, If you are that anti gun move down to Mexico,,the Spanish version of NJ, I;m sure they would be glad to have such an outstanding individual as yourself....