Constitutional Rights

From 1775 to 1783 thousands of courageous American patriots lost their lives in a fight for liberty. After the American War for Independence, the founders knew that they could not protect their hard-won freedom without devising a constitution and government. The U.S. Constitution was specifically formed to prevent tyranny from government power and protect the fundamental rights of all Americans. The American Revolution and the framing of the Constitution represent to all of us a legacy that demands our utmost respect and patriotism. As mentioned previously, the founders incorporated the right to bear arms in the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution.
Today both state and federal judiciaries and legislators seek to legislate gun rights. Some may deem this simply an attack on the 2nd Amendment only, but there is a more dangerous risk involved. What exactly is the effect of gun legislation on constitutional rights? Is it possible that gun legislation undermines constitutional rights? Consider the following argument: Gun legislation establishes a precedent that judges and legislators can infringe upon fundamental constitutional rights. Laws or court rulings that infringe upon gun rights (a fundamental constitutional right) sets a precedent that can be used to justify undermining other constitutional rights. Obviously the founders considered the right to bear arms so important that they delineated it immediately after guaranteeing the four basic human rights. If legislation and ruling are allowed to pass that trespass on the 2nd amendment, what will come next? Awakening to this reality should motivate each of us to consider the many sacrifices that were made to secure the rights we enjoy. It is our duty and priviledge to protect these constitutional rights and honor our patriotic legacy.