humanities.philosophy.objectivism

Brian Bagnall wrote:

> That sounds about right.

Good.

> Like why does Israel allow machine guns for individuals but the US does
> not?

Cuz they understand? Cuz it's a mite fresher in their minds?

> It seems if we are going to make laws they should also allow for changing
> conditions, not just for the present condition.

It seems if wer are going to make laws they should also allow for my
unalienable rights, and stuff.

> What if the USA is invaded someday? Then I would think the government
> would be
> quite happy for individuals to have automatic weapons.

By all gorram means, let's make the government happy.

> So lets not paint ourselves into a restrictive corner that gets us into
> trouble later.

Who is "us"?