Posted on 12/22/2012 7:38:38 PM PST by Kaslin
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is getting his gun control proposals ready and they're looking pretty unconstitutional.
He added that he was focusing his attention on changing state laws restricting the possession of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. The governor described the state’s existing ban on those items as having “more holes than Swiss cheese.”
“I don’t think legitimate sportsmen are going to say, ‘I need an assault weapon to go hunting,’ ” he said. At the same time, he noted that he owns a shotgun that he has used for hunting, and said, “There is a balance here — I understand the rights of gun owners; I understand the rights of hunters.”
In the interview, Mr. Cuomo did not offer specifics about the measures he might propose, but, while discussing assault weapons, he said: “Confiscation could be an option. Mandatory sale to the state could be an option. Permitting could be an option — keep your gun but permit it.”
Yes, Cuomo is actually suggesting authorities confiscate private property that belongs to law abiding Americans. He is also suggesting permitting these guns, which would put law abiding citizens into a data base and expose to criminals where they can go to steal guns for improper use.
If that happens, the entire NY state Government needs to be removed and replaced, by force if necessary. Do these elected idiots not understand the Constitution and respect for people?
In the last week I’ve seen more stupidity from our elected representatives than I’ve seen in the last 4 years. They’ve all turned into drooling morons.
Start with the Highway Patrol. Then the County Sheriff offices, and state prisons.
I don’t think they will get very far down on that list.
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