ID: Twin Falls Repeals Illegal Gun Ordinance

Gun Watch ^ | 1 September, 2014 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

Idaho, as with most states, has a preemption statute that guarantees uniform gun laws across the state.  The laws have proven to be popular in the United States.  All states have some form of preemption.   In New York, courts have ruled that the State handgun licensing law preempts local ordinances.  The laws vary in their application by state. 

In the case of Twin Falls, an old ordinance prohibited the carrying of guns in county parks.  This was in violation of state law.  The County board understood the violation, and voted unanimously to repeal the offending language. From magicvalley.com:

Commissioner Leon Mills said he took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution, and the new law does that.

 A couple, Leon and Ann Martin, opposed the law.

“What about my right to be in a public park, in a public place, that is free of guns?” asked Anne Martin.

There is no such "right".  To even ask the question is to demonstrate a profound misunderstanding of the definition of a right.   To illustrate the fallacy of the question, consider it in regards to another right, free speech.   The analogy would be "What about my right not to hear speech that I disagree with in a public place?"   If anyone had such a "right", it would destroy the right to free speech.   The "right" that Ann Martin desires, is not a right, but the power to control others actions.      

The Second Amendment Foundation is working to have these illegal ordinances repealed around the country.

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[marktwain]

Following the law applies to goverments as well as individuals. That is why we have checks and balances, and separation of powers.

[MasterGunner01]

It always amazes me that there are these communities that like to write their own anti-gun ordinances in violation of state preemption law. yes, I know, the idiots who write illegal laws feel it is the “right thing” to do.

[SkyDancer]

Except under 0b0z0

[coloradan]

If following the law really applied to governments in the same way as to individuals, then legislators would go to jail for violating the law, just like we peasants do when we break the law. But they don’t.

[ViLaLuz]

” “What about my right to be in a public park, in a public place, that is free of guns?” asked Anne Martin.”

Move to another country, one where guns are banned.

[max americana]

““What about my right to be in a public park, in a public place, that is free of guns?” asked Anne Martin.”

Yeah, right LOL. Have you been to a public park in the city past 7 pm? Believe me clowns, you’d wish for a gun.

[RandallFlagg]

+1 LIKE!

[matt04]

But, but if Guns weren’t allowed, I would be safe form criminals. /s