What part of "shall not be infringed upon" do the lunatic fringe left not understand? The Founding Fathers did not mean it to be a suggestion.
SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY
2012/12/16 16:23:10
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krayzrick 2012/12/16 16:28:01
we don't have a military protecting our borders now so we should defend ourselves. again you ain't right and a manipulator of the Constitution to advance your sick agenda.
The first amendment speaks of "the right of the people peaceably to assemble". One individual can't "assemble."
The fourth amendment speaks of "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects" Again, a reference to all people, not an individual.
The fifth amendment speaks of "No person shall be held to answer" and "nor shall any person be subject". Once again, a reference to all people.
The ninth amendment states "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Another reference to all people.
The tenth amendment states "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Collectively.
Thank you for proving my point. Each of the references you refer to discusses the rights of ALL people. When the Second Amendment says that THE PEOPLE have the right to keep and bear arms, that also is a collective right of a community, not a right of an individual.
You might also note the preamble, which begins "We the People". That's another reference to all of us, not one of us.
And the three other times the words "the people" are used in t...
The first amendment speaks of "the right of the people peaceably to assemble". One individual can't "assemble."
The fourth amendment speaks of "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects" Again, a reference to all people, not an individual.
The fifth amendment speaks of "No person shall be held to answer" and "nor shall any person be subject". Once again, a reference to all people.
The ninth amendment states "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Another reference to all people.
The tenth amendment states "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Collectively.
Thank you for proving my point. Each of the references you refer to discusses the rights of ALL people. When the Second Amendment says that THE PEOPLE have the right to keep and bear arms, that also is a collective right of a community, not a right of an individual.
You might also note the preamble, which begins "We the People". That's another reference to all of us, not one of us.
And the three other times the words "the people" are used in the Constitution refer to elections and voting and are clearly referring to the overall population (e.g., Article I, Section 2, Clause 1: "The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States"; 17th Amendment: "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof" and "make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election"
All of this makes it clear that when the Constitution speaks of "the people" it is speaking of a collective, not an individual.
As to the 4th amendment it is an individual right, and does not require a group, but a single individual. may exercise this right.
The 5th amendment pertains to each single individual, and does not require a group of people to exercise that right.
The 9th amendment cleatrly states that although only a very few rights are actually listed in the Constitution, the people hold many more, anf they apply to each individual person, no group required.
The 10th amendment applies to each individual, and does not require a group, because it clearly expresses the fact that the federal government has no powers not granted them via the constitution, no matter how much Congress wishes they did.
It is very clear that our rights are individual ones, and if you took the time to at least read what the Founders had to say about our rights, you would understant that fact.
I wonder if the anti-gun zealot has realized that all these “mass shootings” all happened in “GUN FREE” zones!
The one that just happened in Oregon, although the media has not brought it forward to the public ... that mall shooter (last week) was killed by a citizen who was carrying and shot/killed him. Yet another shopper at that mall also had the shooter in his sights (he too was armed) but did not shoot as he was afraid he would miss and hit an innocent person.
We all must remember that “when guns are outlawed, only outlaws and those who wish to rule will have guns”.
Sadly, our legislators know this and I am sure most if not all carry themselves …they are the excepted we are the ruled!
What part OF THE PEOPLE you do not understand?
a little grammar goes a long way
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good." - George Washington.
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." - Thomas Jefferson.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson.
"The Constitution shall never be construed...to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams.
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined." - Patrick Henry
Tread carefully everyone. We don't need anymore tragedies, but we also need not lose our freedoms.
in my experience a GUN HAS NEVER SHOT IT'S SELF OR KILLED ANY ONE WITHOUT AN OPERATOR !
Hmmm.
not my 2nd amend right's !
in this society now , more folks should consider carrying one ,,,even school staff !
The real cause of the Connecticut school shooting is the draconian gun law that prevents licensed trained and certified gun owners from carrying a gun onto school grounds.
An armed custodian or assistant principal could have stopped the shooter before he got to any of the kids, and ended his miserable life even sooner.
Great idea!
Assuming that someone actually would step forward and shoot someone else when it's none of their business...that does take a bit of imagination, but once you've got that first so-called hero, it's a chain reaction.