The level of stupidity is staggering

I don't know why I read comments on articles anymore. People make my eyes bleed, they really do. And it's not even just the comments anymore. Some of the articles are as daffy as fuck.

The common argument used to defend restrictions on the Natural right to defend ones self from oppression, protected federally by the 2nd Amendment is "restrictions" on the 1st:
"You can't yell fire in a crowded theater." Or as one assmonkey in a comment said, "Child pornography is illegal. So no restrictions on speech would make child porn legal. You want child porn legal."

Fuckin' hell!!! In what way does A have to do with B? And I'm not even comparing the two "freedom of speech" items.
In what manner does my possession of firearms harm you? Single shot guns, revolvers, semi-auto guns, bolt action rifles, lever action guns, shotguns, automatic firearms, "high capacity magazines" 1,000's of rounds of ammunition... in what manner do any of these affect your life unless/until I decide to use them against another human being? Even if used in a way that causes an "accidental firing", the chances of you being hurt by them is miniscule at best, zilch at average.
The "restrictions" on the 1st amendment (and it's not a free speech issue at all) are because they cause direct harm to others. The "fire in a theater" is attempting to prevent causing a riot. Unless there is a fire, the only action your scream such would cause is a rush to exit, possibly resulting in people being trampled or otherwise injured. There is no other outcome to be expected.
As for the fucknut's suggestion of child porn: You're raping a child and filming it. The thought of that alone is enough to make people nauseous. I don't think I have to explain the concept of direct harm here.

It would be like saying "My religion requires that I kidnap and sacrifice a virgin to appease my deity." Really, Skippy? So the rights of this virgin are subservient to your needs?

My possession of guns, ammunition, and accessories in no way detracts from your Natural rights to live unmolested. It's not until you decide to purposely cross into my life with the intent on harming me or restricting my Natural rights will they be used against you. If I attempted to do so without provocation, then I should be punished. Pretty simple.

Now this line of reasoning often leads the average Sheeple to bleat "So people should be able to own rockets and tanks and nuclear weapons, huh???"
Shake your head with a chuckle, sigh, and walk away. They're not going to listen to you anyways. However... if they're doing this just to be contrarian, then the retort is:
If I use any manner of firearm, up to and including automatic weapons, in the proper way, I will only affect my intended target. Even if used sloppily, my chances of harming others beyond my target is minimal. If I'm using it for slaughter, if you'll excuse the term but it fits, then a single person with a .22LR ends my actions.
As for, shall we say, high end ordinance: Proper usage means multiple casualties. Period. End of discussion. Accidental discharge creates a whole new world of shit. "Misuse" a nuke and there goes Vegas. Even properly used... get the idea, kids?

Yes, trying to speak rationally with an irrational person is like trying to have sex with a virgin 19 year old girl who's doing kegal exercises and you have whiskey dick. May sound like a great idea at the start, but you're not going to get anywhere but frustrated.

THIS is the level of moron we're dealing with in the struggle for liberty. They don't want it because it's too hard and requires them to think for themselves. Their numbers are growing. Ours may be as well, but I don't think it'll be fast enough. People who claim to be for liberty still vote for John McCain, Lindsey Graham, John Boehner, and Mittens Romney.

In 1776, the men who declared that we were a free republic knew the consequences of their actions "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." And if it weren't for a key battle or two turning the tides, they certainly would have. With assmonkey's out there having the beliefs above and the rank-and-file Republicans considering a Yea vote for "universal background checks", what chance does freedom have in our time?

Sorry to be a downer on a Monday, but the sky is dark and the light keeps fading.