There is no provision for such benefits like welfare in the constitution. It also insulates the public from personal compassion by leaving people to believe that tax dollars take the place of personal outreach and philanthropy. Besides, the entitlement approach has been a total failure when measured by the benefits as compared to the cost. It is too simplistic to view the abortion issue as religiously driven. Since our founders placed such a high level of value on life, it is odd that we would want to error in any other direction, regardless of faith.
Gun ownership is a national right.
There is no reasonable debate about the intent of the 2nd amendment. Think about this. Did they confiscate the guns of ordinary citizens. There can be no debate. I'll define them for you as I see them.