Amendment Quote by Sylvester Stallone
“I know people get upset and go, 'They're going to take away the assault weapon'. But who needs an assault weapon? Like, really, unless you're carrying out an assault.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2020
He questions the need for assault weapons, implying they’re unnecessary without intent.
In simple terms: Assault weapons seem unnecessary without a purpose.
Consider the purpose behind tools.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation debate
- personal safety
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a legitimate need for a weapon?
- How do we address safety without infringing rights?
Some argue weapons deter crime.