A BB gun ad you'll never see today.

The writing is hard to read, so I'll reprint it here, as it speaks to an unfortunately bygone era that we would be wise to return to if possible.

  "We, the boys of America, believe in these OUR RIGHTS: the right to LIBERTY, hard won by our forefathers. The right to HAPPINESS that comes with the growth of a healthy body and mind.  The right to TRAINING, thoughtfully planned by parents, school and church.  The right to OPPORTUNITY, to live, learn, play and grow up in the time honored traditions of a free people. The right to SHOOT SAFELY.   We recognize and accept the responsibility imposed by these rights, but until we are old enough to vote we expect YOU, our fathers, mothers and citizens who elect America's city, county, state and federal officers to be eternally vigilant that our RIGHTS be not abridged."

"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

Relevant to the issue of our constitutional rights being a thing of the past, read this very worrisome article by Donald Sensing.  That the leaders of our government and our educational system can stomach this outrage is a sign of the times.