DrBleachCocktail
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Thought this was pretty funny.
Technically? No.
Practically? Yes.
Technically no?
Why wouldn't the U.S. need the 2nd Amendment?
What the BOR needs is teeth.Some of the founders thought the Bill of Rights was unnecessary, and were concerned that it could end up reducing the freedoms already granted by the Constitution and our underlying natural rights by creating a list of only those things specifically guaranteed. A fair concern IMO. Thankfully the Bill of Rights was pushed through, or we'd be in a worse place these days with all the re-interpretations of history and an absolute disregard for the truth.
What the BOR needs is teeth.
It should be an affirmative defense in court if you can show that a government agent was attempting to violate one of the protected rights.
Like self defense is an affirmative defense.
"He voted for Bill X, which violates ammendment Y, therefore my action was justified self defense"
Just not following how you argue this in court.
You can't argue it in court.Not following this in courtese.
You're suggesting an affirmative defense of someone's actions in an instant case is that someone unrelated to the instant case voted for a law that infringes or abridges the right the defendant is relying upon as an affirmative defense?
Not a knock on you, it's been a long day on my part.. Just not following how you argue this in court.
"Politician X submitted or otherwise voted for Bill Y which is in direct violation of Amendment Z. That's why I had to shoot him, your Honor."
See how easy that was?
Bingo!Thought this was pretty funny.
Sponsors and co sponsors of the offending legislation ?Who is "him" in your last sentence?
Sponsors and co sponsors of the offending legislation ?
I would agree with you, but it is very *very* rare that you end up with better than you've got after something like that.I don't care either way...
I just want the end to come so we can rebuild; better and stronger.
Bring the apocalypse!