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Hawaii court says 'spirit of Aloha' supersedes Constitution, Second Amendment
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Posted on 02/08/2024 12:51:53 PM PST by Tench_Coxe

Hawaii's highest court ruled Wednesday that Second Amendment rights as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court do not extend to Hawaii citizens, citing the "spirit of Aloha."

In the ruling, which was penned by Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Todd Eddins, the court determined that states "retain the authority to require" individuals to hold proper permits before carrying firearms in public. The decision also concluded that the Hawaii Constitution broadly "does not afford a right to carry firearms in public places for self defense," further pointing to the "spirit of Aloha" and even quoting HBO's TV drama "The Wire."

"Article I, section 17 of the Hawaii Constitution mirrors the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution," the Hawaii Supreme Court decision states. "We read those words differently than the current United States Supreme Court. We hold that in Hawaii there is no state constitutional right to carry a firearm in public."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: 2a; 2ndamendment; aloha; banglist; hawaii; insurrection; notmiscellaneous; nullification; rkba; secondamendment
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To: xkaydet65

The Arizona is triply a national burial ground, historical memorial and more importantly a reminder to service for a political system now days unworthy of our sacrifice. We continue serving and doing what must be done for our nation DESPITE bad leadership and strive to see those flushed through her scuppers with mix-gender tampons and similar poisoning to regain it’s proper place as the monument to real patriotism it is.


81 posted on 02/08/2024 1:40:30 PM PST by MikelTackNailer (We can never stop failing for the minute we do, we fail.)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

“No offense to Hawaiians, but it sounds like B.S. to me.”

It sounds like Secession on religious grounds to me.

Oh, but wait, there’s more! They are saying the 2nd Amendment specifically is gone.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hawaii-court-says-spirit-of-aloha-supersedes-constitution-second-amendment/ar-BB1hZJDv


82 posted on 02/08/2024 1:41:46 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican
The Spirit of Aloha is a concept that embodies attitudes like patience, kindness, humility, and compassion in daily living1. It is a mindset of being selfless, graceful, and conscious of how we impact those around us

1. At its core, Aloha signifies love, compassion, and mutual respect

2. It promotes kindness, understanding, and harmony among people, regardless of their background or beliefs

3. The ancient kahunas taught that living the Spirit of Aloha meant sending and receiving positive energy to everything and everyone in your environment.

so, for this court, carrying a gun in public violates the Spirit of Aloha

83 posted on 02/08/2024 1:42:17 PM PST by SGCOS (not vaccinated for covid and never will be. the vax is a killer.)
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To: Fresh Wind

“The US needs to go back to 49 states”

Went from 48 to 50 with Alaska & Hawaii coming on board in the 59.

I have a theory as to why two were brought on in 1959. Because after Alaska statehood heraldry designers couldn’t figure out how to fit 49 Stars neatly on the blue background, 48 look great and 50 also is manageable with 49 lacked symmetry.

This was discovered right after Alaska was made a state in early 59 they corrected that issue by making Hawaii state 6 months later thus creating a better look for the broad stripes and bright stars.


84 posted on 02/08/2024 1:43:15 PM PST by Clutch Martin ("The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." )
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To: Tench_Coxe

85 posted on 02/08/2024 1:44:14 PM PST by null and void (I identify as a conspiracy theorist. My personal pronouns are told/you/so.)
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To: enumerated
I’m OK with 49 states if Hawaii feels the need to secede. They vote Democrat anyway.

49 stars fits more neatly on the Flag...

86 posted on 02/08/2024 1:47:26 PM PST by null and void (I identify as a conspiracy theorist. My personal pronouns are told/you/so.)
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To: enumerated
I’m OK with 49 states if Hawaii feels the need to secede. They vote Democrat anyway.

49 stars fits more neatly on the Flag...

87 posted on 02/08/2024 1:47:54 PM PST by null and void (I identify as a conspiracy theorist. My personal pronouns are told/you/so.)
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To: null and void

7 rows of 7 stars.


88 posted on 02/08/2024 1:48:01 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Tench_Coxe

A decision by a State’s highest court is appealable to the USSC by Writ of Certiorari. The SCOTUS doesn’t have to take the case but I believe in this case, they would. Its open defiance to the Supreme Law of the Land.


89 posted on 02/08/2024 1:50:58 PM PST by jpp113
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To: SGCOS

Yeah, just as I suspected, and it has no place in a court of law.


90 posted on 02/08/2024 1:53:38 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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To: Tench_Coxe

Time to late term abortion some tyrants in black robes.


91 posted on 02/08/2024 1:55:19 PM PST by BAN-ONE
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To: 1Old Pro

Huh?


A novel approach. “We read those words differently”. This could be used to nullify anything in the Constitution that the judges choose to “read differently”.


92 posted on 02/08/2024 1:59:28 PM PST by hanamizu ( )
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To: Tench_Coxe

Get out of the states.


93 posted on 02/08/2024 2:03:50 PM PST by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: Tench_Coxe

Get out of the states.


94 posted on 02/08/2024 2:03:55 PM PST by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: dfwgator

Yeah!


95 posted on 02/08/2024 2:05:13 PM PST by Karoo
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To: Clutch Martin

Actually, 49 stars worked fine. 7 rows of 7.


96 posted on 02/08/2024 2:05:16 PM PST by Fresh Wind (Nothing says "democracy" like trying to throw your opponent in jail.)
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To: Fresh Wind; SaveFerris
Actually, 49 stars worked fine. 7 rows of 7.



Hitchhiker : 7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.

Ted : Why?

Hitchhiker : 'Cause you're _____n' fired!
97 posted on 02/08/2024 2:09:00 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Tench_Coxe

Reminds me of a time when some states claimed separate-but-equal was just a local custom.


98 posted on 02/08/2024 2:22:45 PM PST by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: Tench_Coxe

Aloha

https://www.amazon.com/Funky-Hawaiian-Shirt-Shortsleeve-Parrot/dp/B07D8ZDLMD/ref=asc_df_B07D8ZDLMD&mcid=fd3b02a86bc1339bb4bb8dd8f77a4c68?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80676785800467&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=t&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584276310392392&psc=1


99 posted on 02/08/2024 2:24:53 PM PST by combat_boots
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To: Tench_Coxe

First they burn your house down and then they take your guns. Hawaii sounds like a great place to live. /s


100 posted on 02/08/2024 2:28:50 PM PST by liberalh8ter ( Ephesians 6:10 - 18)
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