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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So even an honest question gets disgusting answers.

We're doomed.[/quote]

Disgusting answers include pointing out that the question is invalid, as automatic weapons are illegal?[/quote]

Different poster here.  That's a valid answer, but still misses the point. Those semi-automatic rifles can still be fired quickly and are very powerful.  People who don't know the difference are CALLING them automatic weapons, but they MEAN semi-automatic rifles, and they seem to be the weapons of choice for those who want to kill a lot of people fast.[/quote]

So what was the point?  If the question is factually invalid, then no intelligent response can be provided.[/quote]

The point is you can correct the OP's facts and still address the actual intent of his question, which is:  Why do you need a semi-automatic rifle? [/quote]

Ah, so only now is the true issue revealed.  If that's the question, then the answer is simple.

There is no need to justify any exercise of one's 2nd Amendment rights.  [/quote]

That's not an answer.  Your rights are one thing.  The specific manner in which you choose (or are allowed to) exercise your rights are another.  If you say, "I need a semi-automatic rifle so I can shoot a lot of people at a bar," this would not be a legitimate exercise of your second amendment rights.  If you say, "I need a a semi-automatic rifle because I need to target practice," that would be a better answer, but still not a good answer because you'd be describing a want rather than a need.  So the question remains: Why do you NEED a semi-automatic rifle?[/quote]

NP here.  I think that your analysis is flawed.  It's akin to asking someone why they "need" a website to exercise first amendment rights when they have a pen and paper, in furtherance of an argument that the government should ban websites based on content of speech.

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