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In reply to the discussion: I don't think it's a good idea to restrict Constitutional rights based on a government watch list [View all]MH1
(19,107 posts)2. On a theoretical level, I see your point. But on a real-life level, I don't know anyone
who flies a confederate flag that I would like to be around if I know they are armed.
Just speaking about the people I know in real life who are wingers and fly that flag. Your mileage may vary.
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I don't think it's a good idea to restrict Constitutional rights based on a government watch list [View all]
davidn3600
Jun 2016
OP
Yeah. And sometimes that may be needed, if they are actually *trained* properly.
moriah
Jun 2016
#20
Actually that's why the head of the FBI opposed using the Terror Watch List in such a way.
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#31
So take the right away without due process, but give you due process to get it back?
X_Digger
Jun 2016
#42
The government cannot stop you from keeping your guns, or bearing them (even if there are SCOTUS ...
moriah
Jun 2016
#54
If you equate the right to vote with the "right" to purchase a Sig Sauer MCX immediately...
moriah
Jun 2016
#65
I don't pick and choose which rights I protect. I'll leave that to republicans.
X_Digger
Jun 2016
#66
It was quiet enough, with loud music, that many people thought the gunshots were sound effects.
moriah
Jun 2016
#74
I support the right to go to a club I would have felt safe in and not get shot. Aka, life.
moriah
Jun 2016
#88
Oh, anyone who reads can see what you mean. Just scroll through your replies in this subthread. n/t
X_Digger
Jun 2016
#92
Then if we aren't limited to rights guaranteed by the Constitution for this discussion....
moriah
Jun 2016
#87
On a theoretical level, I see your point. But on a real-life level, I don't know anyone
MH1
Jun 2016
#2
They would be just as dead if Mateen had used a straw buyer a la the San Bernadino...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2016
#7
It's already a slide, my issue is the government is always trying to privatize stuff
HereSince1628
Jun 2016
#10
You should learn to be more tolerant, I debate the half-clever who use eye speech...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2016
#26
Why not? I tolerate knee-jerk bigots, and even engage in conversation with them...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2016
#67
That must make it difficult to look in a mirror, as I have seen nothing *but*...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2016
#71
If you're going to define all "pro-gunners" as "morans", then you've just said "one hates to debate"
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#49
Well then... I guess it's OK for the GOP to limit the voting rights of minorities then?
davidn3600
Jun 2016
#38
yes,anyone with a desire for an assault weapon should be denied and watched, absolutely
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#30
Well buying a military grade weapon shouldn't be a constitutional right so it all evens out... n/t
leeroysphitz
Jun 2016
#50
It depends on who is in power....if we're in control we can ensure the right people get on the list.
ileus
Jun 2016
#51
the Constitution started being shredded by Nixon's DEA and it was set afire by the Enabling Act of
hobbit709
Jun 2016
#52
What other parts of the Bill of Rights do you want to abolish "to keep us safe"?
Odin2005
Jun 2016
#63
Which other amendment's used to justify the purchase of semi-automatic murder weapons?
Orrex
Jun 2016
#64
That's not an answer to the question asked- but you knew that already...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2016
#68
"secret Lists" are never a good thing. Why not simply ban sales of military grade weaponry? -nt-
NorthCarolina
Jun 2016
#61