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To: robertpaulsen

No. Humans have an inalienable right to self-defense, I’m sure we agree on that, at least I hope so.


273 posted on 07/08/2007 4:53:12 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Freedom4US
"Humans have an inalienable right to self-defense, I’m sure we agree on that, at least I hope so"

We do agree on that.

But the right to keep and use a weapon (for whatever reason) is not an inalienable right (like life, liberty or property). It is a natural right which may or may not be protected by a state.

You cannot use a handgun for self-defense in Chicago. Or Morton Grove, Illinois. Or Wilmette, Illinois.

"CHICAGO -- A 55-year-old Wilmette man was charged Thursday with weapons violations after he shot and wounded a burglar in his home more than a week ago."

"Hale DeMar, of 35 Linden Ave. in the north suburb, was charged with a misdemeanor for violating a state law that required firearm owners to have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card, Wilmette police Officer Roger Ockrim said in a news release."

"DeMar was also cited for violating a village code that prohibits possession of handguns in Wilmette, the release said. Violation of the ordinance is a petty offense carrying a maximum fine of $750 upon conviction."

279 posted on 07/08/2007 5:42:08 PM PDT by robertpaulsen
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