[Mulder]

The idea that business are exempt from recognizing individual rights, is ridiculous. As is the idea that ONLY the government must recognize those rights. Inalienable means NOBODY can separate you from the rights... and that those who would try are rightly considered criminals.

You just said in one paragraph what I've been trying to convey this entire thread! Very well stated.

[supercat]

The idea that business are exempt from recognizing individual rights, is ridiculous. As is the idea that ONLY the government must recognize those rights. Inalienable means NOBODY can separate you from the rights... and that those who would try are rightly considered criminals.

You do have a fundamental right to own any firearm you legitimately acquire, granted. You do not have a fundamental right to employment by any person or company who, for whatever reason, does not want you as an employee. If a company were to forbid firearm ownership by all employees and you decided that you'd rather work at that company than own a gun, you would have the right to make such a decision. In so doing, however, you would not be giving up your right to own a gun since you would remain free to, any time you decided you wanted a gun, submit your walking papers, go to an FFL, and buy one.