It’s for sure an added risk to be armed. Especially open carring long guns in a protest. However, after reading about the Deacons for Defense and Justice, I currently think that the reminder of that threat needs to be present.
The 2A doesn’t protect us from anything, least of all violence. I believe we need multiple forms of resistance, and the 2A is just one.
Also, seeing that the 2A is a part of many American’s identities, including MAGA cult members, I think it would be interesting to see the regime try and strip that right from any group of people.
It’s for sure an added risk to be armed. Especially open carring long guns in a protest. However, after reading about the Deacons for Defense and Justice, I currently think that the reminder of that threat needs to be present.
The 2A doesn’t protect us from anything, least of all violence. I believe we need multiple forms of resistance, and the 2A is just one.
Also, seeing that the 2A is a part of many American’s identities, including MAGA cult members, I think it would be interesting to see the regime try and strip that right from any group of people.