"Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private schools, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and the state forever separated." Ulysses S. Grant
Am a gun owner and have been for some time, since 2004. I really enjoy target shooting at a range near home with both rifles and handguns. Vermont is a fairly firearm friendly state. No carry permit is required, no "brandishing" issues…
I don't own a gun but I do like them. The reason why I am against a gun ban because I think the U.S bans enough things already. We can't use fireworks, don't drink until you are 21 and can't use lawn darts. Just a nanny…
DC Crime Museum promotes unhelpful firearm stereotypes
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The National Crime and Punishment Museum on 7th Street N.W. in the District is a popular venue for District tourists and residents. …
The 2nd Amendment guarantees an American's RIGHT to own firearms. Much like the 1st Amendment guarantees the concept to keep Church and State separate.
West Coast native. Been living in NE MS since early 2004.
I have a strong admiration for the natural world. I love how the geological, wildlife, weather and other natural elements have a simplistic and complicated co-existance.
I also have VERY strong views on gun RIGHTS and Pro-Choice issues.
Along with, of course, Separation of Church and State issues.
Oh, and I love Craft Beer. Just thought I'd throw that in.
Thanks for the comment. I've been meaning to leave an intro post in the forums, but I've been busy. Twitter, blogging, work, housework, yardwork, work-work.
y'know, seems like a lot of Mississippi atheists are transplants on this site. I'm native born myself, so I'm used to the inanity. I wonder what it must be like for you.
In response to your question about my George Washington quote:
It is from the "Treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli, of Barbary," most refer to it as simply the Treaty of Tripoli. In Article 11, it states:
"As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Musselmen; and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries." Link to full text