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The term “Republic” has historically been used to distinguish an elected government from a monarchy, and was very appropriate at the time of or country’s founding, especially since the original Constitution left the issue of eligibility to vote to the States; most only allowed white, male, property owners to vote. It was a Republic, but not a Democracy. However, with the transition to universal adult suffrage with the 15th, 19th, and 26th Ammendments, our Republic is also now a Democracy.

Flightmare wrote:

bblhd672 wrote:

Chaparral wrote:I certainly want to keep my guns. Our country is under attack by a foreign enemy, and our democracy is under threat.

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD WE DON’T LIVE IN A DEMOCRACY!!

...and to the republic, for which it stands...

The same people that would have you believe we live in a "democracy" are the same ones who believe an AR-15 is an "assault rifle".

de·moc·ra·cy. dəˈmäkrəsē. noun
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
synonyms: representative government, elective government; self-government, government by the people; republic, commonwealth

I certainly want to keep my guns. Our country is under attack by a foreign enemy, and our democracy is under threat.

TheFriscoKid wrote:

Is everyone here a 'cold dead hands' advocate ?

“Single issue voter” might be a kinder term.