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Originally Posted by Elphaba
dk, sometimes the law works as it should, whether you understand the process of the decision or not. This isn't another loss of gun rights, nor is it federal interference in local issues. If you live in Connecticut, fix the law. Fix the law no matter what state you live in, but stop blaming others if you are unwilling to make the necessary changes happen in your state.
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I'm almost as passionate about private property rights as I am about gun rights. They are pre-existing rights that are protected by amendments in the bill of rights, rights which are largely ignored since the 20th century.
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Originally Posted by Elphaba
I am sorry if I seem harsh, but this truly is a state issue. Read the constitution again...to paraphrase...any right not specified to belong to the federal government is automatically assumed to be the right of the states.
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no need to apologize, however, the federal government does not have rights, nor do states. They have powers that are afforded them to do their job, which is supposed to be protecting our rights.
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Originally Posted by Elphaba
I guess it boils down to how you view "property rights" in the context of the entire constitution. Where's politicophile when I need him?  |
hopefully he'll chime in here.