Sez Nicki
Additionally, the claim that the right to regulate firearms belongs to the states, even if the federal government is prohibited from infringing upon that right is bizarre to me as well. Does this mean that states have the right to limit free speech, stifle the press or impose any religion state legislators desire upon the people? And I won't accept the "there's no absolute right to free speech" argument either. That particular argument has been discussed and debunked numerous times. Much like fraud is not protected by the First Amendment, and neither is libel or slander, yelling "FIRE!" in a crowded theater is perfectly acceptable if there is, in fact, a fire. And there is no prior restraint of gagging you prior to entering the theater, just in case you might abuse your right to free speech. So enough is enough with that stupid argument. If someone out there thinks the Bill of Rights only limits the power of the federal government, I invite state legislators to attempt to legally impose a state religion upon the citizens. See how far that flies.
Additionally, the claim that the right to regulate firearms belongs to the states, even if the federal government is prohibited from infringing upon that right is bizarre to me as well. Does this mean that states have the right to limit free speech, stifle the press or impose any religion state legislators desire upon the people? And I won't accept the "there's no absolute right to free speech" argument either. That particular argument has been discussed and debunked numerous times. Much like fraud is not protected by the First Amendment, and neither is libel or slander, yelling "FIRE!" in a crowded theater is perfectly acceptable if there is, in fact, a fire. And there is no prior restraint of gagging you prior to entering the theater, just in case you might abuse your right to free speech. So enough is enough with that stupid argument.
If someone out there thinks the Bill of Rights only limits the power of the federal government, I invite state legislators to attempt to legally impose a state religion upon the citizens. See how far that flies.