throwawaycanal

>The general counter to this is that one is a privilege and the other is a right.

True. People on both sides of the isle use the "privilege not a right" counter on various issues.

>Usually any hurdle to exercising a constitutionally protected is going to receive some pushback. The same goes for the firearm registration issue.

Exactly. Owning a firearm is a right so this example still works here.

>You'll get no disagreement on this from any liberal.

Maybe in France but in the US you will absolutely get disagreement from liberals.

>If you have to show proof to register then why do you need to show proof to vote?

If you showed proof to get your driver's license then why do you need to show proof to drive?

If you showed proof to purchase/register your vehicle why do you need to show proof of registration when you get pulled over?

>In fact, if you have ID that proves you are a valid voter then registration shouldn't be necessary at all.

In fact, if you have ID that proves you are over 21 then registration of your firearm purchase shouldn't be necessary at all.

Etc. Etc. Etc.