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Well, well, well, it seems like the Democrats’ plan to strip the American people of their guns just got a little butterfly twist in the wrong direction! A federal appeals court has made a groundbreaking decision that has sent liberal politicians into a frenzy. Not only are guns protected by the Second Amendment, but now it turns out that butterfly knives are too!
The Ninth Circuit court, known for its more left-leaning decisions, shocked everyone by striking down Hawaii’s ban on butterfly knives. This three-judge panel, which included two appointees of Republican presidents, had the audacity to rule that knives are also considered “arms” under the Second Amendment. You can almost hear the Democrats screaming in disbelief!
This ruling is a huge win for those of us who believe in the right to self-defense. Finally, the courts have recognized that it doesn’t matter what tools you use to protect yourself; the fundamental right to defend yourself is not up for debate. It’s about time!
Now, let’s address the ridiculous argument put forth by the Democrats that butterfly knives are “dangerous and unusual” weapons. Seriously? Have they lost their marbles? These knives are nothing more than pocket knives with an extra rotating handle. They are no more dangerous than a butter knife at a fancy dinner party!
But of course, the Democrats never miss an opportunity to try and control what the American people can and cannot have. First, they came for our guns, and now they’re going after our pocket knives. What’s next? Our spoons? Our toothpicks? It’s clear that their goal is to disarm us completely, leaving us defenseless against an increasingly dangerous world.
Thankfully, this ruling is just the latest in a string of victories for the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bruen set the stage for this butterfly knife triumph, and it’s causing a domino effect across the nation. Gun control schemes are being dismantled left and right, much to the dismay of the gun-grabbing left.
Appeals court rules butterfly knives are protected by Second Amendment – Conservative Institute https://t.co/jLSFKS3sfi
— Herb Smith (@Smi20960855Herb) August 9, 2023
Of course, the Democrats are already up in arms over this ruling, pun intended. They’re throwing a fit, claiming that historical restrictions on pocket knives don’t exist. But let me remind them that the Second Amendment does not specify the type of weapons that are protected. It simply states “arms,” which at the time of its adoption included bladed weapons. Sorry, Democrats, but your anti-knife agenda just got sliced and diced!
It’s about time the courts recognize that the right to self-defense is a basic right that cannot be infringed upon. The American people have the God-given right to protect themselves and their families, whether it be with a gun, a knife, or even a good old-fashioned can of beans. Democrats can cry all they want, but the Constitution stands strong, and so does our right to bear arms.
