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To: mrsmith

So, should I have to have a license, in order to have GOVERNMENT PERMISSION to own various types of weapons?

That's what Keyes is calling for. Now, square that with "the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"...


132 posted on 08/25/2004 5:18:12 PM PDT by Chad Fairbanks (I think the mistake a lot of us make is thinking the state-appointed shrink is our friend.)
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To: Chad Fairbanks
States have always been able to restrict ownership of various firearms.

The Second protects that power from the feds.

Incorporating the 2nd under the 14th will require that a minimum federal standard of 2nd amendment right be sestablished and enforced upon the states (they will be able to exceed that minimum- but not fall below it).

If that is done faithfully to the Constitution it will be like Keyes envisions here. Advanced weapons will be more restricted, but available.

148 posted on 08/25/2004 5:28:06 PM PDT by mrsmith ("Oyez, oyez! All rise for the Honorable Chief Justice... Hillary Rodham Clinton ")
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