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“It is one thing to say that there is a constitutional right to keep a gun at home for protection. It is quite another to say there is a constitutional right to bring a hidden gun into a daycare center.” quote by Adam Cohen
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“It is one thing to say that there is a constitutional right to keep a gun at home for protection. It is quite another to say there is a constitutional right to bring a hidden gun into a daycare center.”

Adam Cohen

About This Quote

Source Speech: Gun Rights Debate, 2019

A constitutional right to own a gun differs from bringing a concealed weapon into a daycare.

In simple terms: Gun rights have limits.

Key Takeaway

Recognize context‑specific restrictions.

Themes

rights responsibility public safety

Mood

concerned serious

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • school policies
  • public events
  • private homes

Key Concepts

constitutional law ethical boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What contexts should limit gun possession?
  • How to define “reasonable” safety?
A Different Perspective

Balancing rights with safety is complex.

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