[PLUG-TALK] Fair Use, etc.

Alan alan at clueserver.org
Fri Mar 29 19:42:47 UTC 2002


On Thursday 28 March 2002 10:43, you wrote:
> Also Sprach Craighead, Scot D <craighead.scot at vectorscm.com> on Thu, Mar
> 28, 2002 at 10:24:14AM PST
>
> > >> The War of 1812?
> > >
> > >Would you call that a conspiracy also?
> >
> > I think it meets the definition.  Planned by more than one person.
> > Attempting to remove the American government.  That's illegal in this
> > country.
>
> But isn't the purpose of the 2nd amendment to protect the means of
> removing the government?
>
> With a rebellion of the sort which the 2nd amendment is supposed
> to provide for, what distinguishes treason from a just exercise of
> this right or, perhaps, duty?

The difference between the two is success. If you succeed in removing those 
in power, it is "excercise of just rights".  If you fail, it is treason.

Terms are defined by the winners.




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