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To: chainsaw56

The Suspension Clause of the United States Constitution specifically included the English common law procedure in Article One, Section 9, clause 2, which states:

“ The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.


44 posted on 02/22/2010 10:24:47 AM PST by Wee-Weed Up
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To: Wee-Weed Up
It specifically says in the Constitution, in the a state of emergency, the government can temporarily suspend the 2nd Amendment in order to get things under control.

Section 9 - Limits on Congress
The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.

Habeas Corpus
habeas corpus n. Law A writ issued to bring a party before a court to prevent unlawful restraint. [<Med. Lat., you should have the body] Source: AHD

Just How does that apply to the 2nd amendment?

For Reference:
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary: bait and switch

1 : a sales tactic in which a customer is attracted by the advertisement of a low-priced item but is then encouraged to buy a higher-priced one
2 : the ploy of offering a person something desirable to gain favor (as political support) then thwarting expectations with something less desirable

Where does it specifically say “in the a state of emergency, the government can temporarily suspend the 2nd Amendment in order to get things under control. “?

55 posted on 02/22/2010 10:43:11 AM PST by chainsaw56 (Do you have the right to defend yourself??)
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