Amendment Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey
![“Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected, is the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. [...] the right of the citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government and one more safeguard against a tyranny…” quote by Hubert H. Humphrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51f/hubert-h-humphrey-3388_amendment_certainly-one-of-the-chief-guarantees-of_3178916.jpg)
““Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected, is the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. [...] the right of the citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government and one more safeguard against a tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on the Second Amendment, United States Senate, 1968
Freedom is protected when citizens can own weapons, serving as a check against government overreach and potential tyranny.
In simple terms: Arms keep government honest.
Key Takeaway
Support the right to bear arms.
Themes
freedom
government
rights
Mood
defensive
cautious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- citizen activism
- legislative hearings
- public safety discussions
Key Concepts
checks and balances
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- How does armed citizenry prevent tyranny?
- What safeguards can balance rights and safety?
A Different Perspective
May increase risk of violence if not regulated.
