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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.” quote by Sylvester Stallone
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“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.”

Sylvester Stallone

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider the purpose behind tools.

Themes

gun control self-defense politics

Mood

skeptical thoughtful

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • legislation debate
  • personal safety
  • public policy

Key Concepts

rights vs safety weapon purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a legitimate need for a weapon?
  • How do we address safety without infringing rights?
A Different Perspective

Some argue weapons deter crime.

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