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In reply to the discussion: Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen [View all]Orrex
(63,210 posts)179. Sure, whatever.
Just because SCOTUS has determined that certain requirements must be met in order to legally obtain firearms doesn't mean that they'll allow insurance to be one of those requirements. They might or they might not, but it isn't "clear" that it would be Constitutionally permissible.
The SCOTUS itself has set the precedent by allowing the requirement of fees and the jumping-through of various hoops. Nothing suggests that insurance is inconsistent with this, so it would be up to the claimant to make that argument.
Secondly, likening a one-time registration or permit fee to an insurance premium is absurd.
If it's absurd, then why did you make that same comparison to a poll tax? Also, you're aware that some states (Tennessee, for example) charge renewal fees, right? So it's absolutely not a one-time fee.
Lastly, I notice that you didn't address at all the point that if such costly insurance were required to legally own a firearm, it would essentially block the poor from being able to exercise a Constitutional right.
Nice try, but the law could easily be written to require insurance for all firearms used or transported on public thoroughfares (streets, sidewalks, etc.) in much the same way that you can drive your vehicle on private property without insurance. That presents no hindrance to gun ownership regardless of income level.
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Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen [View all]
MowCowWhoHow III
Jun 2016
OP
Young lady singer, Christina Grimmie, killed during concert Friday night in Orlando.
Manifestor_of_Light
Jun 2016
#205
24/7 live from the networks Moscow offices. fox needs more '24/7 free TV' in America
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#10
sucks that the only 'free' 24/7 live news for Americans is putins Russia(in english) TV.
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#131
Fuck RT....coverage from country that is currently outlawing being gay and persecuting gays? nt
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#82
Apparently the police on scanner are asking for an Arabic translator.
Station to Station
Jun 2016
#7
It's not out of the question and the FBI seem to think it's possible
Station to Station
Jun 2016
#95
name reported as, Omar Mateen an American. His father stated on news he was anti-gay.
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#134
shit! I really hope the shooter does not turn out to be an Islamic terrorist. I realize
ellenrr
Jun 2016
#47
I'm not sure if it's a coincidence that Christina Grimmie was assassinated just two days earlier
ck4829
Jun 2016
#58
Your link does not state that. No mention of a suspect's name . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#84
No. And Americans need to grow a spine like the French they despise. Je Suis Charlie. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#86
No, nothing meaningful was done when 20 1st graders where shot to death in school.
Cobalt Violet
Jun 2016
#81
it is shamefull how quickly that horrific massacre was forgotten by Idiot America.
TimeToEvolve
Jun 2016
#114
the point is that an unemployed, socially isolated, chronically depressed,
Angel Martin
Jun 2016
#216
On a day when we're mourning the death of Jo Cox you decide to make political capital. Shame on you
Bad Dog
Jun 2016
#217
Time to crack down on guns. Register all guns and guns owners. Require automobile level insurance.
onehandle
Jun 2016
#83
Yes, there are countless examples of women shooting up nightclubs with abortions
Orrex
Jun 2016
#156
I have a Pulse. Je suis Charlie. Boston Strong. Remain Calm and Carry On. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#91
NBC: Shooter's father: "he got angry last week when he saw two men kissing"
brooklynite
Jun 2016
#112
Omar Mateen legally purchased a handgun and a long gun within the last few days
RogerM
Jun 2016
#193