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I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. === We'll have to agree to disagree. IMHO the federal government already has too much power, much of which was usurped over time from the states. One size does not fit all. Creeping bureauracracy by efficient computer just makes the bureauracracy worse. |
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On 11/6/2014 12:41 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. === We'll have to agree to disagree. IMHO the federal government already has too much power, much of which was usurped over time from the states. One size does not fit all. Creeping bureauracracy by efficient computer just makes the bureauracracy worse. Ok, but it still doesn't make sense to me. As a believer in 2A rights and being concerned about the "slippery slope" are you therefore an advocate of eliminating *all* laws and restrictions? If not, it seems a little hypocritical. |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. Absolutely correct. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? Because gun owners have 'compromised' repeatedly with the gun control advocates. Much of the compromise was to quell the whining of the 'masses' and other liberals. The continued push for more stringent gun controls simply shows the neverending push to ban guns completely. My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. Fine, let's adopt Virginia's laws throughout the country. Note that my response contained no ridicule, name-calling, etc. If you want to join up with Krause and ridicule those who don't agree with you, you'll hear no more from me. Don't let my lack of words indicate agreement with your position. |
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On 11/6/14 1:03 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. Absolutely correct. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? Because gun owners have 'compromised' repeatedly with the gun control advocates. Much of the compromise was to quell the whining of the 'masses' and other liberals. The continued push for more stringent gun controls simply shows the neverending push to ban guns completely. My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. Fine, let's adopt Virginia's laws throughout the country. Note that my response contained no ridicule, name-calling, etc. If you want to join up with Krause and ridicule those who don't agree with you, you'll hear no more from me. Don't let my lack of words indicate agreement with your position. Funny stuff, coming from Johnny Ridicule. -- “There’s more idleness and abuse of government favors among the economically privileged than among the ranks of the disadvantaged.” - Norman Mailer |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:54:48 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 11/6/2014 12:41 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. === We'll have to agree to disagree. IMHO the federal government already has too much power, much of which was usurped over time from the states. One size does not fit all. Creeping bureauracracy by efficient computer just makes the bureauracracy worse. Ok, but it still doesn't make sense to me. As a believer in 2A rights and being concerned about the "slippery slope" are you therefore an advocate of eliminating *all* laws and restrictions? If not, it seems a little hypocritical. === Good question, requires more thought than I'm willing to devote right now. |
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On 11/6/2014 1:20 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:54:48 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 11/6/2014 12:41 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. === We'll have to agree to disagree. IMHO the federal government already has too much power, much of which was usurped over time from the states. One size does not fit all. Creeping bureauracracy by efficient computer just makes the bureauracracy worse. Ok, but it still doesn't make sense to me. As a believer in 2A rights and being concerned about the "slippery slope" are you therefore an advocate of eliminating *all* laws and restrictions? If not, it seems a little hypocritical. === Good question, requires more thought than I'm willing to devote right now. On the subject of slippery slope, I know it's out there but my question is can a judge or lawmaker legally take that into consideration when deciding constitutional issues? Or do you have to write/pass laws assuming they will be followed? Just wondering out loud... |
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On Thursday, November 6, 2014 1:03:27 PM UTC-5, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: I've shot (pun intended) my mouth off regarding my views on the need for reasonable gun control laws, basically supporting universal background checks, gun registration, a chain of custody record of ownership and standardization of the myriad state laws. I believe they should apply to both FFL dealer purchases and subsequent private sales. Many have expressed their disagreement. That's fine. Concerns about creating a bureaucratic monstrosity are valid but in this day and age of computers, data base capacities and virtually instant communications, it doesn't seem unreasonable or unobtainable to me. To those who recite 2A infringement issues and argue "slippery slope" concerns I remain unconvinced for the following reasons: Federal laws have been on the books (basically since 1934), the intent of which is to restrict certain types of firearms from being generally available to the public. The restrictions may be in the form of taxation to get around the authority of Congress but the result is still restrictions. Common sense laws exist that prohibit or restrict military type firearms and weapons as well. A Federal law requiring that dealers be licensed exists as does the requirement for a background check and registration for guns purchased from a dealer. In addition, individual states have their own laws. Some are much more restrictive than others. So, for those arguing the 2nd Amendment and their rights to bear arms not to be "infringed upon", I'd suggest they already are. They are infringed upon at varying degrees, depending on what state you live in. Absolutely correct. If those reasons are as valid as some claim, why isn't there an uproar about eliminating *all* restrictions, background checks and registrations? Because gun owners have 'compromised' repeatedly with the gun control advocates. Much of the compromise was to quell the whining of the 'masses' and other liberals. The continued push for more stringent gun controls simply shows the neverending push to ban guns completely. My argument is to establish reasonable laws that really don't "infringe" on anyone's rights anymore than they already are and to make those laws uniform throughout the country. Fine, let's adopt Virginia's laws throughout the country. Note that my response contained no ridicule, name-calling, etc. If you want to join up with Krause and ridicule those who don't agree with you, you'll hear no more from me. Don't let my lack of words indicate agreement with your position. I guess that answers that! |
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