Articles written by David Opsahl

David Opsahl, Guest Columnist|Updated Jan 15, 2013

Ed Protas' guest column (The Nugget, January 9, page 2) illustrates what is wrong with the discussion over gun control. It is Mr. Protas' opinion that the purpose of the Second Amendment "must be considered in the context of the time," that it was meant to provide the means for an armed force of citizens to be available to resist whatever attempts were made to exert tyranny and oppression from outside the country. He further asserts that when viewed through the lens of history, this is no longer a valid need as the founders... Full story