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Article #2169Re: figures for gun-fetishists [I can't TAKE the misspelling anymore]
From: Matt Downs
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1993 13:26
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1993 13:26
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In article <1nt58eINNasi@sol.tis.com> mjr@tis.com (Marcus J Ranum) writes: >[note I have removed dc.general from the distribution] > >mattd@software.pulse.com (Matt Downs) writes: >>what is not justified is the removal of a specific right spelled out in the >>constitution due to the misuse of a minority! > > Here's an important fact that a lot of folks debating gun control >neglect to consider: > > The consitution is a document that can be changed. In fact it *has* >been changed in the past, by the process of amendment. Thus, it is inaccurate >to refer to the "right to keep and bear arms" - it's not a "right" it's a >privilege under the law, and it's one that can be revoked or changed under >the law, by due process of law. It behooves us all to remember that. > >mjr. Then change the constitution, but do not make laws that just ammed it. There are certain ways and requirements spelled out on how to change the constitution. But to my knowledge, none of these are being followed. If you wish to take my gun, then change the constitution. BUt until that day...no way. Target shooting is a sport and hobby that I greatly enjoy. Matthew Downs
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X-Google-Language: ENGLISH,ASCII-7-bit X-Google-Thread: 10162c,78ab9087c515afbd X-Google-Attributes: gid10162c,public X-Google-ArrivalTime: 1993-03-16 08:40:30 PST Newsgroups: dc.talk.guns Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!psinntp!psinntp!sw_router!mattd From: mattd@software.pulse.com (Matt Downs) Subject: Re: figures for gun-fetishists [I can't TAKE the misspelling anymore] Message-ID: <1993Mar16.132623.1936@software.pulse.com> Organization: PulseCom Inc. References: <1993Mar12.152639.26941@clsi.COM> <1993Mar12.214338.6834@software.pulse.com> <1nt58eINNasi@sol.tis.com> Distribution: usa Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1993 13:26:23 GMT Lines: 27