What is the second amendment for?

@lilnono (228)
United States
March 4, 2009 1:13pm CST
Many people say the second amendment is all about hunting and self defense from common criminals. When I was a kid in school it seemed to me that the bill of rights was all about keeping the government from getting too powerful. I always thought the purpose of the second amendment was to enable ordinary people to fight back against the government if they needed too. I found a pretty good article that explains it. http://www.fff.org/freedom/fd0810a.asp .
3 responses
mimi602
@mimi602 (60)
• United States
6 Mar 09
Your father emailed this to me. I don't know if you've seen it though. http:www.brasschecktv.com/page/564.html
Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
5 Mar 09
your right thats what I thought also but also to be able to hunt and protect our self and homes from any one tryin gto invade them!
maezee
@maezee (41997)
• United States
4 Mar 09
I kind of agree with you, although I personally think the 2nd amendment is about being able to protect yourself from ANYONE who tries to harm you or your loved ones. *shrugs*.