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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — The Second Amendment of the Constitution was the focus of the town hall meeting held Sunday afternoon in Memorial Park.
The Second Amendement states; “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
Many gathered in the park to show support of the Second Amendment and the liberties that come along with it. John Birch Society chapter leader Bob McCune began the meeting reading from “Overview of America” by John McManus.
“The sober reality is that America has been lead far from its beginnings,” McCune read. “Citizens must come to embrace timeless concepts called Americanism.”
McCune continued to read from the book, evaluating the different categories of government, to enforce the idea of the republic.
“The alternative to Americanism is the idea that our rights are privileges released by an oligarchy,” McCune read.
McCune then urged those listening in Memorial Park to stay involved in groups such as the John Birch Society and to get educated by reading the Constitution.
“I ask that you pay attention to your congressman, your senators, your president,” McCune said. “They swore to uphold the Constitution. Read it, know what it means.”
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Coordinator Dave Milthaler also spoke at the meeting. He spoke about the amendment and a march supporting its rights.
“Losing the Second Amendment is losing what makes us Americans to begin with,” Milthaler said. “I encourage you to be involved.”
The Ohio Second Amendment march will be held on April 10, at the Ohio Statehouse. The national Second Amendment march will be held April 19 in Washington, DC.
“People are concerned about their rights,” Milthaler said. “The march is about reuniting Americans for great appreciation of their rights.”
Among the group Sunday afternoon was Englewood resident Kent Maynard.
“It’s all about the Second Amendment, if we lose that we are going to lose everything,” Maynard said. “We haven’t had a battle on our own shores for so long many people don’t see it as a threat, but it is a hidden threat.”
A former Marine, Maynard said he understands the responsibilities that come along with carrying a firearm.
“We are not wanting everyone to be armed, we just want them to have the right,” Maynard said. “We advocate choice here. There is only one person responsible for your safety and that’s you.”
McCune said he was pleased with how the meeting went Sunday.
“I thought it went very well,” McCune said. “I was satisfied with the outcome and with the number of people that came.”
McCune said the next John Birch Society meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, at the Spring Street Coffee House.
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