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Reply #183: No, the courts have NOT said that no such right exists [View All]

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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-19-07 11:21 AM
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183. No, the courts have NOT said that no such right exists
They've said in many cases that the Second Amendment does not guarantee such a right. That is NOT the same as saying it does not exist.

Ad for your question, it's a basic principle of our system that all rights exist save those that have been curtailed by due process. I refer you to the Ninth Amendment, which IMO wasn't really necessary but provides a solid clarification of what I just said:

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.


Argue about the meaning of the Second Amendment all you want, but the right to own guns is as fundamental as the right to grow apples. Until the law says you can't, you not only can but you have a right to do it. It's a basic principle of liberty.
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