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Posted on 05/07/2021 6:11:24 AM PDT by marktwain
During the debate over HB1927, in the Texas Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues, Senator Eddie Lucio (D) made a startling assertion. He stated Texans could not have the right to bear arms restored because the right to bear arms has not been infringed. At about 05:01:50, He asked, During the testimony of Andi Turner, Legislative Director for the Texas State Rifle Association:
When did we lose them?…
Later he said, about 05:04:30 :
We never lost the right to bear arms in this state.
Then he references Matt Dillon and Dodge as an example of where the right did not exist. (“unless they are lying to us on those shows…”).
In the case of Texas, we know precisely when the right to bear arms was taken away. It was on 5 July 1869, when the Texas Constitution of 1869 was ratified. The right to bear long guns was restored on 15 February 1876. The right to bear handguns was never restored.
Texas was born in revolution, with many similarities to the American Revolution, only 60 years after the American declaration of independence in 1776. In 1835, Santa Anna and a new Mexican government assumed absolute power and overthrew the existing liberal Constitution. Texans decided to fight to maintain their rights, along with several other Mexican states. As with the United States, the initial skirmish occurred with an attempt to confiscate weapons. Texas was successful in its bid for independence and wrote its first constitution in 1836.
The Texas Constitution of 1836 had a strong right to keep and bear arms protections. It came directly from the recent experience of the necessity of arms for the defense of self and the community. From the 1836 declaration of rights:
(Excerpt) Read more at ammoland.com ...
As a Demonicrat, Senator Eddie Lucio steals oxygen and exhales lies.
I would strap on and ask Senator Eddie Lucio (D)if he wanted to come and remove my piece.
no one ever loses an inalienable right... they just refuse to practice it.
In Texas? Say it ain’t so!
Re Strap on:
Oh Eddie wouldn’t.... he - like all other coward dems - would send and agent of “dear staat” to do it.
Because, you see, Eddies life is too important to risk trying to take away another mans Rights... but some badge toting cops life is expendable in the Democrat mind.
Gee... imagine if cops suddenly decided to tell Democrats and gun- grabbing RINOs to “ go f@@@ themselves “...
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All rights that exist are held by everyone forever. Rights are an intrinsic component of humanity as only humans have them.
Governments may not at times detail them or recognize them but they exist regardless.
Texas for a long time didn’t recognize them. It was an injustice they’ve finally made just.
Yes, governments do not grant rights, they merely agree to recognize rights that have “been endowed by our Creator” (that line is from, you know, The Thing). Texas was under military occupation when its constitution of 1869 was adopted which did not recognize the right to keep and bear arms.
Gee... imagine if cops suddenly decided to tell Democrats and gun- grabbing RINOs to “ go f@@@ themselves “...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
They have that right to refuse seizure orders pursuant to the State and federal Constitutions, some sherrifs have already taken that position, unkless they are given a court order of seizure, whichi is also constitutionally disputab;le in a court of law.
Law enforcement has to understand and study, take courses on how they can combat the unconstitutional orders of Alinskyite Dems.
Republican PACS shold be offering those courses to LEOs for free.
The right of self defense is a God-given fundamental right.
Sure, give him a call. Be good practice for the day the DOJ shows up at the door.
I think that was the case of many southern states
“ Texas lost the right to arms during reconstruction, then they regained the right to long guns afterward.”
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That’s correct. The constitution was amended to prohibit the carrying of a handgun with the exception being when traveling. And, the definition of traveling was purposely not specified. Reason being; it gave LEO’s latitude to enforce or not enforce the law as seen fit. Generally, it was acceptable for whites to carry but for blacks not so much...
Why not, just have your lawyer with you.
Take it all the way to SCOTUS.
Ask the NRA for funding.
Fight back.
Do not clutch pearls.
Historical Revisionism Alert!
Re “ Should be offering”
Yes they SHOULD be, but like usual they refuse to understand that we are at WAR with these democommie pukes.
Or they’re just plain cowardly puked with zero balls.
LEOs need to understand that the people ordering them to confiscate care nothing about their lives.
YOU likely have more spare change than the NRA, unless you have already been indicted.
If you do have a spare half-million to give to the cause, my bags are packed!
Someone will be picked. Might as well be you !
Best rationale I've heard yet for the moth circling the flame!
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