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I disagree with your interpretation. The simple EXISTANCE of the BoR makes it binding on the states HyogaRott Send a noteboard - 27/12/2012 03:46:17 PM
Just because someone once made a legal argument that it did not (that a court eventually ruled against) does not mean that it was not binding until the court ruled.

The Constitution says that what is not expressly given to the federal government resides with the states and the people. HOWEVER, the Constitution also specifically states certain RIGHTS that are reserved to the people; the states can not act against those rights (including gun ownership).

I understand you don't like the concept of unrestricted gun ownership. I get it. You think there should be some "common sense" (gosh what a slippery term) regulations. OK, CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW IT. Don't ignore it. The document is too damn important. It IS more important than 26 people in Connecticut, it is about protecting EVERYONE, and the folk it is protecting us from is our own government (and inherent human foolishness).
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*see previous grammar lesson* *NM* - 28/12/2012 10:31:43 PM 518 Views
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