[Congressman Billybob]

I haven't said a word about California gun laws. I HAVE said that you are a fool for not understanding that the Constitution means what it says.

The Framers have been remarkably precise in using the English language in the 205 years of constitutiional drafting, amending and ratification. Let me review the process here on FreeRepublic on any subject including this. It is:

1. Read. 2. Understand. 3. Discuss.

You are long on item 3, but you have grossly neglected item 2. With every post you demonstrate again your ignorance of the Constitution.

John / Billybob

[tpaine]

It is crystal clear that the Bill of Rights was written to restrain the power and reach of the federal government only.
-Billybob-

Your own words above confirm that you support the State of California's 'power' to prohibit assault weapons.

Congressman Billybob wrote: I haven't said a word about California gun laws. I HAVE said that you are a fool for not understanding that the Constitution means what it says.

The supremacy clause of Art VI says that the States are bound to honor our Constitution/BOR's. You are wrong in saying that States are not "restrained" by our BOR's; -- namely, the 2nd Amendment.

Case closed.