The most pernicious lie of all is that the 2nd Amendment somehow justifies the people in taking up arms against their government. The framers of the Constitution did not write in a clause that said it would be acceptable for the citizens to murder them while they went about the business of governing the new nation.
The bit about overthrowing tyrants? That comes from de Declaration of Independence.
Unfortunately a lot of people do not know or care to know about their basic documents beyond the Cliff Notes version, and tend to confuse both of them quite a bit.
Which is why people like Rand Paul can say, or tweet in this case, something this stupid:
And then act surprised when someone actually takes them up on it.
The bit about overthrowing tyrants? That comes from de Declaration of Independence.
Unfortunately a lot of people do not know or care to know about their basic documents beyond the Cliff Notes version, and tend to confuse both of them quite a bit.
Which is why people like Rand Paul can say, or tweet in this case, something this stupid:
And then act surprised when someone actually takes them up on it.
"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic, have fallen with a dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in The Force. Do not return to the Temple... that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always."