Free Republic
Browse · Search
Smoky Backroom
Topics · Post Article

To: muir_redwoods

There was certainly a time in this country when most Americans would have wanted limitations on Blacks, Jews or Mormons.
That sentence. Also, I question its veracity, but that’s off topic.
29 posted on 08/23/2022 7:11:13 AM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies ]


To: Olog-hai

It’s completely on topic if you can read and follow simple logic. Since that’s easily open to reasonable question, I’ll explain.

The wishes of the majority are irrelevant in a republic if the question bring. Inside red are the inherent rights such as the second amendment.

I illustrated that point by referencing a time in this country, perhaps some time in the last hundred years ago when the majority of Americans would have easily wished to limit the rights of Blacks, Jews or Mormons. If you aren’t familiar with the way all three groups were hunted down, look it up.

My point is that even if a majority wants to limit the rights of a minority, it makes no difference. The second amendment is not subject to a majority vote.

I’m surprised that had to be explained to you.


33 posted on 08/23/2022 11:00:13 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Smoky Backroom
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson