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The issue is this:
I am a productive, law-abiding citizen. One day I am taken from my house and locked up on suspicion of "terrorist activities". I am denied legal council, and held indeffinitely without trial, unable to face my accusor or have access to any evidence.
Will this happen? Probably not, but the mechanism for it happening is now law in this country. That ain't cool.
What if instead a law is passed saying that the government reserves the right to confiscate any firearm they wish without due process. Now, hold on, they don't actually intend to put it into practice, they just want the tool available should they need it...
You see where I am going?
Our constitution is strong. Under its umbrella we are perfectly capable of dealing with terrorists and criminals without violating due process.
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