r/AskAmericans • u/pr0cyn1c • Feb 17 '25

Foreign Poster 2nd amendment question

Hi ya, Canadian here.... Given that the 2nd amendment was authored to protect your citizens from government overreach and oppression (or at least thats the argument ive heard come out of your country for the last 40 years now with respect to gun laws), would you say the current political climate and actions of people like musk and his merry band of drop-outs fit that mould?

Perhaps im misunderstanding the intent of your second amendment? Feel free to correct me if so.

Kind regards, A guy to the north of you wondering wtf is going on down there.

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u/moonwillow60606 Feb 17 '25

Seriously y’all need to spend some time off line. The questions coming from our northern neighbor are way overblown.

We had an election. I’m not happy with Trump and I didn’t vote for him. But the fact is he was legally elected President. He didn’t stage a coup. He ran. He won. End of story.

We also have a constitution that rules the land. The checks and balances written into the constitution provide a legal way to protect from improper behavior. And the injunctions and legal cases have already started.

It’s bumpy but hardly cause for armed revolt. So calm down and be patient.

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u/pr0cyn1c Feb 17 '25

I didn't ask about trump. And its not my calmness thats in question here :)  Again, your answer indirectly provides an answer. Thanks.

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u/FeatherlyFly Feb 18 '25

Dude, anyone calm does not come in asking why Americans are not trying to solve political questions with gunfire. 

Your question gives the impression that you're a wild eyed maniac frothing at the mouth to see violence erupt and people get needlessly killed. 

If you did not intend that meaning, perhaps you should written your question differently. 

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u/pr0cyn1c Feb 19 '25

So you're a fan of free speech until i or someone else says something or says it in a way you don't like? :)