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To: TexasBarak

Next time somebody gives you the stale, old “You need to register your car...so your firearms should be registered too” argument — tell them, “Good point. Cars should not be registered either.”


15 posted on 12/03/2015 5:03:01 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Actually, as your local DMV or MVA will be quick to say, driving is a privilege, not a right.

Per 2nd A, having a gun is a right, hence no need to register. Same goes for bearing it, but we are being oppressed in that regard! (CC licensing).

A bit more esoterically, you could argue that driving is a right, along the lines of freedom of movement.

Nothing in the constitution about the right to own horses.

The bill or rights was not intended to be a limiting document, meaning, just because something isn’t listed there, doesn’t mean it’s not a right. Also the constitution generally indicates what gov can do. If it’s not in there, gov can’t do it. All remaining power goes to the States or the people, per 10th A.


20 posted on 12/03/2015 6:32:38 PM PST by fruser1
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