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To: djf
No doubt that every free citizen has the right to “travel.” What they don't have the right to is the operation of a vehicle that weighs hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds around other citizens. You want to travel without a license to do so? Use your feet (you in general not YOU specifically).

Do I believe the Constitution is a living document? NO. However I do believe that laws are written evolving past this document alone and that people need common sense when dealing with modern conveyances like automobiles.

12 posted on 10/11/2010 1:09:35 PM PDT by Mac n Jac (www.vetsfightingms.org)
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To: Mac n Jac

A team of horses and a loaded wagon weigh much more than a Geo.
And potentially are far more unpredictable and hard to control.


15 posted on 10/11/2010 1:13:02 PM PDT by djf (It is ISLAM or "We, the People..." Take your pick. THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND!!!)
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To: Mac n Jac
No doubt that every free citizen has the right to own a “gun.” What they don't have the right to is the ownership of semi-automatic handguns and rifles that can kill hundreds of people with ease. You want to own a gun without a license to do so? Use your muzzleloader (you in general not YOU specifically).

Do I believe the Constitution is a living document? NO. However I do believe that laws are written evolving past this document alone and that people need common sense when dealing with modern conveyances like assault weapons.

See how silly and statist that sounds? No one is saying totally unrestricted, just like few suggest that the mentally disabled and children should own firearms. But with law abiding citizens, the usurpation of our rights continue.

24 posted on 10/11/2010 1:20:28 PM PDT by Dan Nunn (Support the NRA!)
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To: Mac n Jac

They had horses, which routinely killed people, especially if they were “on the loose” or just some jerk going too fast. What is the line that needs to be crossed to determine if a license is required? And who determines that line? Just curious...

In any case, this would be a state-level decision, in my opinion.

Another question... if Georgia didn’t issue drivers licenses, could Georgians drive out of state?


35 posted on 10/11/2010 1:40:56 PM PDT by bravedog
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To: Mac n Jac

In colonial days, were horse riders licensed? What about those pulling carts? I’m asking, but don’t know...although I’d guess NOT!

And yes, a runaway horse can kill you too.


53 posted on 10/11/2010 3:04:51 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (When the ass brays, don't reply...)
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