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To: justshutupandtakeit
No there isn't. Every word in the Constitution means exactly what it says. If it says, "Congress shall make no law", then it means Congress. If it says, "shall not be infringed", then that means by anyone. Or else the Constitution is worthless and our Federal Government utterly without power or authority in any area.

Of course you'll side with Marshall. That way, you can enact at the State level legislation that does away with individual Rights you don't like. Funny, I don't remember seeing Marshall's name come up in a single one of those debates.

Deprivation of Rights as punishment for a crime is a whole 'nother ball of wax. Or are you insinuating that gun bans are legal because we are all criminals subject to punishment?

185 posted on 05/24/2006 7:20:06 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (I believe that all government is evil, and that trying to improve it is largely a waste of time.)
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To: Dead Corpse
I insinuate nothing. But boldly state that "shall not infringe" obviously can be infringed not merely for those who have lost rights but also for public safety. There is no right to carry a firearm into a public school, sports venue or even a bar. Powerful rifles do not merely shoot those aimed at but can go through them to hit others. Shots can go through walls and ceilings to hit others in crowded environments. The right to keep and bear arms is tied to the necessity for defense through a militia not pleasure, hunting or even personal protection. Our Founders believed them necessary to protect Liberty.

Marshall's rulings wrt the BoR has been superseded by the 14th amendment though the Second seems to be the Redheaded Step Child since the lack of true reciprocity among the states does not allow individuals to take their firearms across state lines with all their rights intact.

Despite your slanderous lie I do not support politicians grabbing guns I merely oppose those people whose extreme views endanger the rights of all gun owners. If I were a GG I would not be in the NRA.
186 posted on 05/24/2006 10:45:38 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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