Posted on 07/20/2012 10:18:36 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
The White House indicated Friday that President Obama hasn't changed his position on gun-control laws in the immediate aftermath of the mass shootings at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One in Florida, White House press secretary Jay Carney reiterated Mr. Obama's position on guns, saying "the president believes we need to take common-sense measures that protect the Second Amendment rights of Americans while ensuring that those who should not have guns under existing laws do not get them."
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I don't think so. The Constitution can't be amended by treaty. A 2/3 supermajority of ALL sworn members, not just those present, would be required if the treaty altered rights.
I may be wrong but that's the way I learned it.
I like your tag line.
Thanks. Your tag is good too.
God I hope you are right.
I can’t find my docs but this may help...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_Clause
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermajority
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