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Originally Posted by scout
I don't see the left wanting "federalism" on any other constitutional amendments? . Why would the 2nd amendment be any different than the 1st or the 3rd, 4th or the 5th...... go figure. ......
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I'm not aware of any strong liberal opposition to a state attempting to limit individual rights guaranteed under the 1st, 3rd or 5th amendments as long as it is not in conflict with the 14th amendment. The issue most closely related would possibly be gay marriage; where the issue is a total ban as opposed to a lesser limitation of rights.
But, hey, I wouldn't be surprised if you prove me wrong. IMO, the difference is conservatives generally use a "states rights" argument to advance their cause much more so than liberals.
And it still wont take away from the fact that many conservatives (who stand for states rights) do not believe in states rights when it comes to gun control if it means a state limiting or restricting (not banning) those rights in a manner that still protects an individual's 2nd amendment.
However, the issue is Obama's voting record on gun control and I could have made my point w/o the snarky comment on federalism.