Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.

The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be ne

Summary

This quote suggests that the true value and significance of the second amendment lies in its ability to protect individual rights, particularly the right to bear arms. It implies that the purpose of having the second amendment is not predicated on constant use or immediate necessity, but rather on the potential threat or attempt to dismantle it. The quote asserts that the strength and importance of the second amendment manifest when there is an actual challenge, endangering the right it guarantees.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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