Amendment Quote by Molly Ivins
“Fourteen-year-old boys are not part of a well-regulated militia. Members of wacky religious cults are not part of a well-regulated militia. Permitting unregulated citizens to have guns is destroying the security of this free state.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion column, The Texas Observer, 1995
Unregulated civilian gun ownership undermines public safety, especially when contrasted with regulated groups like militias or cults.
In simple terms: Free gun access threatens security.
Key Takeaway
Support sensible regulation.
Themes
public safety
gun control
civil liberties
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- community safety
- rights discussions
Key Concepts
policy analysis
social risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can regulation respect rights while protecting society?
- What alternatives exist to unregulated ownership?
A Different Perspective
Balancing rights with safety is complex.
