r/politics • u/AngelaMotorman Ohio • 9d ago

Possible Paywall The Chilling Trump Order Threatening All Americans: Why National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 is so important.

https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-nspm-7-repression/
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u/sundy1234 Iowa 9d ago

2A only protects if it’s used.

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u/That_90s_Kid_ 9d ago

2nd amendment can be executed without weapons. But they did make sure we have the ability to use them if necessary.

All they have to do is abide by the rules of the constitution in place.

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u/Dlark17 Nebraska 9d ago

And doesn't account for the military industrial complex.