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thucythucy

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37. Numerous states and municipalities have used "the democratic process"
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 11:12 AM
Dec 2012

to attempt to regulate guns. It's the NRA, through right wing subversion of the US Supreme Court, that has subverted "the democratic process" by ruling that legislatures cannot legislate effectively around this isue.

As for ways to "twist the law," as recently as 1939 the Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the statement of US Soliciter General Robert H. Jackson who, arguing for the constitutionality of federal gun laws passed in 1939, stated that the 2nd Amendment grants a right that "is not one which may be utilized for private purposes but only one which exists where the arms are borne in the militia or some other military organization provided by law and intended for the protection of the state."

It's only been since the 1970s, with USSC appointments by Nixon, Reagan, and Bushes I and II, that the Court has swung so far to the right on this issue. A change of one or two justices could swing it back to some semblance of sanity.

So I agree, we are a nation of laws, as interpreted by the courts. Hopefully, President Obama will have the opportunity to shift the Supreme Court back into the mainstream of historic, constitutional thought.

Repeal the second amendment [View all] michigandem58 Dec 2012 OP
No enumerated right can be repealed. They preexist our Constitution and do not depend upon words on jody Dec 2012 #1
Bullshit. A constitutional amendment isn't carved in stone ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #2
If you are right, then we have become a totalitarian state where rights have become privileges jody Dec 2012 #5
How about the right to own slaves? thucythucy Dec 2012 #8
Yeah, lets forget about the democratic process and just twist what it says davidn3600 Dec 2012 #11
and the right to own slaves? your response? I didn't see a response. robinlynne Dec 2012 #14
There is a DEMOCRATIC PROCESS to change the constitution! davidn3600 Dec 2012 #17
Numerous states and municipalities have used "the democratic process" thucythucy Dec 2012 #37
Enumerated rights are not granted by our government. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #41
In order to maintain a well regulated militia ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #18
The founding fathers VERY MUCH disagree with your interpretation davidn3600 Dec 2012 #19
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #21
At least a few of those quotes are fake Codeine Dec 2012 #29
The founding fathers sought to protect our country's freedom from another country. robinlynne Dec 2012 #36
At least two of those quotes are phony thucythucy Dec 2012 #38
Thanks for the sanity! ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #12
Oh yeah, that great historical quote ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #10
That is a slippery slope you are treading on. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #13
It would be unique if it happened ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #30
Good luck with that. discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #35
LOL. The Constitution can certainty be Amended. morningfog Dec 2012 #15
Oh bullshit. Guns are not sacred mystical endowments given by GAWD. Care Acutely Dec 2012 #39
That's simply not going to happen. Codeine Dec 2012 #3
Ever. The Republic will fall before that happens. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #16
Yes! letemrot Dec 2012 #4
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This message was self-deleted by its author cleanhippie Dec 2012 #9
Nobody wants prohibition, just regulate sales and possession, like an ABC board ItsTheMediaStupid Dec 2012 #20
No. Not going to happen in our lifetime Freddie Stubbs Dec 2012 #22
Who opposed the 2nd Amendment pray tell? Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #24
How should I put it? Would "Fuck this shit" suffice? derby378 Dec 2012 #23
How should I put this? SoonerPride Dec 2012 #25
It isn't going to happen. Codeine Dec 2012 #28
I'm willign to try. SoonerPride Dec 2012 #32
So guns will be illegal like cocaine is illegal? RB TexLa Dec 2012 #26
It's a start SoonerPride Dec 2012 #27
No thanks RB TexLa Dec 2012 #33
I actually agree... and-justice-for-all Dec 2012 #31
Rights aren't granted by the constitution. X_Digger Dec 2012 #34
Correct, a fact those who would ban firearms don't understand. nt jody Dec 2012 #40
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