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To: Mo1

Mo1 wrote: “Because this was a civil case ... it is not about violation of the 1st Amendment ... it is about the consequences of one’s actions and the words they choose.”

Thank you for your civil post. I’m having difficulty understanding how someone can win a civil case against someone for a constitutionally protected activity. For example, my right to bear arms is guaranteed. Let’s say I carry my weapon openly. Could a neighbor sue me for feeling threatened and/or intimidated? Even if they could sue, how could they possibly win, thereby restricting my right to bear arms, since my right is guaranteed? Please explain.


159 posted on 11/25/2007 11:05:38 AM PST by CitizenUSA
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To: CitizenUSA
Sweetie .. your neighbor can sue you for looking funny if they so choose .. proving their case in court and winning is a completely different matter

You, for what ever reason are refusing to note the difference between civil and government cases .. and there is a huge difference

As for carrying your weapon openly .. one, you need a permit and second, your neighbor would have to prove you pointed the gun at them and threaten to harm them .. we don't live in the wild wild west anymore

160 posted on 11/25/2007 11:33:46 AM PST by Mo1 ( http://www.gohunter08.com)
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