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by AnthonyMouse 1057 days ago
> At the end of the day, because the ability to drive is a function of competence and skill, it cannot be a right.

Can a function of competence and skill not be a right? How do you square this with the first and second amendments, for example?

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I’m not a lawyer or a gun enthusiast. To me, the 2nd amendment clearly articulates that the government has broad discretion to regulate firearms as part of the civil militia of the citizenry. Others disagree.

With the first amendment, competence and skill don’t apply. Anyone can express themselves, assemble, complain to the government or hand out manifestos, including ignorant or stupid people. I can go start a religion and exercise all sorts of bizarre practices without approval or reprisal.