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The Right to Bear Arms
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I summarize the most prominent arguments for a right to bear arms; then I evaluate them. Many ordinary citizens claim that this right is fundamental. They often cite the Second Amendment to the US Constitution to support their contention. I briefly discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on the proper interpretation of this amendment. I show that even though it is thought to support pro-gun advocates, it is expressly compatible with a wide variety of gun control measures. It is also tangential to the moral issue. I then explore two philosophical arguments that the right to bear arms is fundamental I focus on the more common and most promising argument: private gun ownership is a vital means of self-defense. I evaluate these arguments. None are wholly convincing.
Title: The Right to Bear Arms
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I summarize the most prominent arguments for a right to bear arms; then I evaluate them.
Many ordinary citizens claim that this right is fundamental.
They often cite the Second Amendment to the US Constitution to support their contention.
I briefly discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on the proper interpretation of this amendment.
I show that even though it is thought to support pro-gun advocates, it is expressly compatible with a wide variety of gun control measures.
It is also tangential to the moral issue.
I then explore two philosophical arguments that the right to bear arms is fundamental I focus on the more common and most promising argument: private gun ownership is a vital means of self-defense.
I evaluate these arguments.
None are wholly convincing.
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