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In reply to the discussion: The problem gun reformers face [View all]Alva Goldbook
(149 posts)82. Dan, let's get real here.
Are you really telling me that since machine guns, which are not protected by the 2nd amendment under the Miller decision, can be registered, that it also applies to a 9mm pistol, which is protected by the 2nd amendment?
Are you suggesting that all private sales of guns are used in gun trafficking?
Yes, the gov't can't regulate church attendance. Thus, why the words, "Congress shall make no law" is used in the 1st amendment. It's also why the words, "shall not be infringed" are used in the 2nd.
what does the 4th amendment have to do with a gun registry?
Guns are property, are they not? Does a gun registry allow the gov't to know what you own? Let's review the 4th amendment again:
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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Maybe look into why nobody with a clue about constitutional law has even hinted that
DanTex
Apr 2013
#5
Dan, are you not aware of the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution?
Alva Goldbook
Apr 2013
#9
Are you not aware of the NFA, which requires intra-state sales between private citizens to be
DanTex
Apr 2013
#17
Dan, intra-state sales between private citizens already gets a background check.
Alva Goldbook
Apr 2013
#41
If you sell an NFA gun to someone within the same state, you need to transfer the registration.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#56
Hoyt, I dont' actually know the difference between a magazine and a clip.
Alva Goldbook
Apr 2013
#55
I don't recall seeing a Constitutional Amendment that guarantees you to be free from gun violence.
Alva Goldbook
Apr 2013
#75
I could put a bunch of photos of shot kids, give us a break and stop promoting more guns.
Hoyt
Apr 2013
#87
Whether guns are in common use or not has nothing to do with commerce clause or states' rights.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#58
Dan, so basically what you're saying is that because the Fed regulates machines guns one way...
Alva Goldbook
Apr 2013
#78
That wouldn't affect the commerce clause or the Federal Government's jurisdiction.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#45
Miller was a second amendment case. The "unusualness" matters to the second amendment,
DanTex
Apr 2013
#52
LOL. So not only do you not know what a "Harvard Study" is, you also don't know about the NFA.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#14
I didn't say "all firearms". But the NFA is most definitely a national gun registry.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#16
Has it never ever prevented 1 criminal? Poor logic. Since one is able to get an illegal weapon....
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#46
Amazing, you're still standing by it! Even after it was shown to you that it is right-wing
DanTex
Apr 2013
#31
It only takes one person to challenge and you can bet on that person being out there somewhere..
pipoman
Apr 2013
#63
I think everyone outside the NRA bubble understands that you are the one posting falsehoods.
DanTex
Apr 2013
#38
Maybe their problem is the outright contempt that they have for millions of Democrats and
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#50