Comments on: The Second Amendment is an individual right http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/ Protect yourself from government gaffes, bureaucratic blunders and incumbent incompetence Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: After tornado, FEMA disarms town, turns away help - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-175 After tornado, FEMA disarms town, turns away help - Homeland Stupidity Fri, 18 May 2007 20:36:17 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-175 [...] One bit of good news, though, is that some left-leaning anarchist types are beginning to understand the importance of ordinary citizens having firearms to defend themselves from the government, a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment. [...] [...] One bit of good news, though, is that some left-leaning anarchist types are beginning to understand the importance of ordinary citizens having firearms to defend themselves from the government, a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment. [...]

]]> By: ACLU in Texas helps protect traveling gun owners - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-174 ACLU in Texas helps protect traveling gun owners - Homeland Stupidity Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:20:21 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-174 [...] What exactly is the ACLU doing with the gun people? I’m not sure, but if they’re finally starting to protect the civil rights of gun owners, I can hardly complain. Comments RSS - Trackback URI [...] [...] What exactly is the ACLU doing with the gun people? I’m not sure, but if they’re finally starting to protect the civil rights of gun owners, I can hardly complain. Comments RSS – Trackback URI [...]

]]> By: D.C. handgun ban found unconstitutional - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-173 D.C. handgun ban found unconstitutional - Homeland Stupidity Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:52:12 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-173 [...] The case could wind up before the Supreme Court, which has not ruled on Second Amendment issues since 1939, and even that ruling was widely misunderstood. The District of Columbia is expected to appeal the decision. The residents filed their lawsuit against the District in early 2003, months after then-Attorney Genral John D. Ashcroft declared that gun bans violate the Second Amendment. They were aided by the Cato Institute, a non-profit group that advocates personal liberties. . . . [...] [...] The case could wind up before the Supreme Court, which has not ruled on Second Amendment issues since 1939, and even that ruling was widely misunderstood. The District of Columbia is expected to appeal the decision. The residents filed their lawsuit against the District in early 2003, months after then-Attorney Genral John D. Ashcroft declared that gun bans violate the Second Amendment. They were aided by the Cato Institute, a non-profit group that advocates personal liberties. . . . [...]

]]> By: Murder Capital - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-172 Murder Capital - Homeland Stupidity Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:21:05 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-172 [...] And then there’s the whole other issue of handgun bans being unconstitutional: Individuals have an individual right to own guns under the Second Amendment, whether you like it or not, and whether the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution or not. [...] [...] And then there’s the whole other issue of handgun bans being unconstitutional: Individuals have an individual right to own guns under the Second Amendment, whether you like it or not, and whether the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution or not. [...]

]]> By: Gun manufacturers protected from frivolous lawsuits - IO ERROR http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-171 Gun manufacturers protected from frivolous lawsuits - IO ERROR Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:20:27 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-171 [...] Oh, and about that Second Amendment, what part of “shall not be infringed” don’t you understand? The Amendment is there to protect We, the People, from Tyranny, the Government. It has precious little to do with the National Guard. I’ll write more on this later. [...] [...] Oh, and about that Second Amendment, what part of “shall not be infringed” don’t you understand? The Amendment is there to protect We, the People, from Tyranny, the Government. It has precious little to do with the National Guard. I’ll write more on this later. [...]

]]> By: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory fires civil rights blogger Joe Huffman - IO ERROR http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-170 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory fires civil rights blogger Joe Huffman - IO ERROR Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:21:14 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-170 [...] And on that Second Amendment, I’m sorry, but it really does protect the individual right to keep and bear arms, and for good reason. Get over it, and then go do something productive, like helping protect and defend those whose rights are being violated, instead of trying to violate them further. Consider joining Gun Owners of America. Even if you don’t own a gun, you’ll be helping to protect the Second Amendment, which is at least as important as the First. [...] [...] And on that Second Amendment, I’m sorry, but it really does protect the individual right to keep and bear arms, and for good reason. Get over it, and then go do something productive, like helping protect and defend those whose rights are being violated, instead of trying to violate them further. Consider joining Gun Owners of America. Even if you don’t own a gun, you’ll be helping to protect the Second Amendment, which is at least as important as the First. [...]

]]> By: bloc http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-169 bloc Fri, 31 Dec 2004 05:08:45 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-169 Ok, I'm new here, but I've always felt discussions on this issue miss the most important point. How do you define "arms"? Should the average citizen be allowed to own 50 cals, grenage launchers, artillery, tanks, etc? Should there be any restrictions on "arms" and if so where do you draw the line? Ok, I’m new here, but I’ve always felt discussions on this issue miss the most important point. How do you define “arms”? Should the average citizen be allowed to own 50 cals, grenage launchers, artillery, tanks, etc? Should there be any restrictions on “arms” and if so where do you draw the line?

]]> By: RedBeard http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-168 RedBeard Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:00:56 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-168 pherris - actually, if you're an able-bodied male between the ages of 17 and 45, and are a citizen of the US or have declared an intent to become a citizen of the US, you're already part of the militia as defined in US Code Title 10, Section 311. Of course, the DOJ aren't the only ones who think the 2nd Amendment protects an individual right; <a href="http://www2.law.ucla.edu/volokh/beararms/testimon.htm" rel="nofollow">Eugene Volokh</a>, a law professor at UCLA School of Law, testified to that effect before the Senate back in 1998. pherris – actually, if you’re an able-bodied male between the ages of 17 and 45, and are a citizen of the US or have declared an intent to become a citizen of the US, you’re already part of the militia as defined in US Code Title 10, Section 311.

Of course, the DOJ aren’t the only ones who think the 2nd Amendment protects an individual right; Eugene Volokh, a law professor at UCLA School of Law, testified to that effect before the Senate back in 1998.

]]> By: Michael Hampton http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-167 Michael Hampton Tue, 21 Dec 2004 05:06:39 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-167 It's also a very well researched opinion, based on actual history, precedent, and the Constitution itself, which is far more than can be said of the dissenting opinions. It’s also a very well researched opinion, based on actual history, precedent, and the Constitution itself, which is far more than can be said of the dissenting opinions.

]]> By: pherris http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-166 pherris Tue, 21 Dec 2004 01:48:23 +0000 http://www.ioerror.us/2004/12/19/the-second-amendment-is-an-individual-right/#comment-166 Is that why so many postal workers carry weapons to work? =) <blockquote cite="">A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."</blockquote> All kidding a side, does that mean individuals can form their own "militia"? If an individual's right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment one could also argue the same for a "well regulated Militia". I swing pretty hard to the left on many of issues but I have to agree with the Libertarians on this one. My only request is that it (weapon and ammo) be secured under lock and key and people treat their weapons with responsibility. Hell, I even think former felons of nonviolent crimes should be able own one. Years ago I moved from MA (where I was raised and currently live) to UT. A few months after I moved I decided to buy a second Colt 1911 ACP (I had a gold cup but wanted something more like I carried in the military). When I asked the clerk at the local gun shop what I needed (thinking permits, etc.) he looked at me strangely and said "Cash ... and a UT driver's license". Very refreshing. Off topic: Hey, IO, you post some great stuff on /. . Also, good to see a link to the Cato Institute. IMO they turn out so great stuff. Is that why so many postal workers carry weapons to work? =)

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

All kidding a side, does that mean individuals can form their own “militia”? If an individual’s right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment one could also argue the same for a “well regulated Militia”.

I swing pretty hard to the left on many of issues but I have to agree with the Libertarians on this one. My only request is that it (weapon and ammo) be secured under lock and key and people treat their weapons with responsibility. Hell, I even think former felons of nonviolent crimes should be able own one.

Years ago I moved from MA (where I was raised and currently live) to UT. A few months after I moved I decided to buy a second Colt 1911 ACP (I had a gold cup but wanted something more like I carried in the military). When I asked the clerk at the local gun shop what I needed (thinking permits, etc.) he looked at me strangely and said “Cash … and a UT driver’s license”. Very refreshing.

Off topic: Hey, IO, you post some great stuff on /. . Also, good to see a link to the Cato Institute. IMO they turn out so great stuff.

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