Elon Musk Doubles Down On Second Amendment Support: Why He Believes Armed Citizens Are Democracy's Last Line Of Defense

Written By BlabberBuzz | Monday, 16 October 2023 04:30 PM
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Elon Musk Doubles Down On Second Amendment Support: Why He Believes Armed Citizens Are Democracy's Last Line Of Defense

Prominent technology entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again expressed his staunch support for the Second Amendment, emphasizing the importance of an armed citizenry in safeguarding democracy.

In a recent post on platform X, Musk responded to a discussion on the increasing trend of firearm purchases in the United States over the past three years, triggered by a series of unfortunate events. He wrote, "As tragic as the mass-shootings are, armed citizens are essential to the defense of democracy."

Musk's advocacy for the right to bear arms is not new. In a May 2022 interview, he voiced his strong belief in the Second Amendment as a crucial safeguard against potential governmental tyranny. He noted that many historical world leaders prohibited public gun ownership, a strategy he suggested was aimed at "maintaining their power over the people."

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His comments came in the wake of a horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. While Musk advocated for more stringent background checks, he underscored the enduring necessity of the Second Amendment.

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In the same vein, he questioned the media's role in such incidents, asking, "Why is the media doing exactly what the mass murderers want?" He suggested that those who perpetrate such atrocities are seeking to "generate the most amount of attention possible."

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In May of this year, Musk further demonstrated his support for the Second Amendment through a meme shared on Twitter. The meme humorously juxtaposed the First and Second Amendments, stating, "The First Amendment is for sharing memes with frens [friends]," and "The Second Amendment is for when they try and stop me from sharing memes with frens."

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Musk's public display of firearms, albeit non-firing ones, in a bedside table photo he posted, as reported by the New York Post, further underscores his stance. Despite the ongoing debate on gun control, Musk remains a vocal advocate for the right to bear arms, highlighting its importance in the preservation of democracy.

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