The biggest subtext of the second amendment was that it was put in place so slaveowners could deter revolts. It's intrinsically linked to systemic oppression.
White man refuses to sell a gun to a Black customer after guessing that he might sell them to criminals on the street. A damn mess.pic.twitter.com/m07cy1O0u5
White man refuses to sell a gun to a black customer
Chris King Mason and his friends went to Hopkins Gun and Tackle on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond, Va to purchase firearms.
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Article from The Root on it:http://www.theroot.com/2nd-amendment-passed-to-protect-slavery-no-1790894965 …
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Will check that out but here’s my source: http://www.decodedc.com/154-2/
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And thanks. I will have a look
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The Root article is a great takedown of one (clearly bad) posing of this idea but I’m not convinced it takes down the whole premise—I’ve gotta do more reading!
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Bogus brings up some interesting points too. Will do some more reading also. Lol
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LOVE the exchange of information & communication between the two of you!
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Agree.
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This shows that white people only believe in the 2nd Amendment for white people !
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They believe constitution only applies to white people.
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You mean like when it was written?
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No sweetie like what the 15th amendment says! Let us know if you need a copy of the constitution
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No, Miss Tractor. That didn't happen for another century. Nice try though
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“Miss Tractor” lmaooooo
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Ten bucks says ol' Green Shirt there is a Trump voter.
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I'd make it 1000.
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Can I get 2500? Anyone? Guaranteed!!!!
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5,000 right here! No doubt mr disgusting green shirt believes the Police exist to protect him & not the Black customer whom he didn’t even know was a regular
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I wish the narrative was different but I know this happens more often than not.
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But let me add, the narrative needs to be changed and has to be.The mindset of our young people to love and respect the diversity of one another. It's a hard fight but anything worth having is. And I hope we can keep fighting the hate. I won't stop, can't stop.
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