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Gun Control & RKBA

Atypical Liberal

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10. This is not what I was getting at.

Reply to safeinOhio (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 10, 2012, 07:01 PM

Mar 2012

These are just laws that apply to certain groups of people. But it does not grant any rights to a group that are superior to any individual also in that group.

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Are there any rights that the people as a body enjoy that individuals do not? [View all] Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 OP

Off the top of my head TexasProgresive Mar 2012 #1

Each individual has the right to choose rrneck Mar 2012 #6

Individuals can also assemble. Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #8

The right to association - since it takes at least 2 - nt Jumping John Mar 2012 #2

Individuals have that right also. Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #9

Sure safeinOhio Mar 2012 #3

This is not what I was getting at. Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #10

Actually... TupperHappy Mar 2012 #34

All rights are vested in the individual. DWC Mar 2012 #4

The right to sue for damages as a class is a group right slackmaster Mar 2012 #5

Individuals can also sue alone. n/t Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #11

Yes, but it's a whole lot more cost-effective to sue as a class slackmaster Mar 2012 #23

Sure, but I'm talking about rights, not costs. Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #29

The point that that argument misses is that individual rights are the foundation of everything. TPaine7 Mar 2012 #7

the right of self-determination iverglas Mar 2012 #12

Why so many people want to disregard the express reference to the militia gejohnston Mar 2012 #14

Side note, OT... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #16

you are all too kind ;) iverglas Mar 2012 #26

Good to hear :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #28

The People have the right to try and convict individuals in court Starboard Tack Mar 2012 #13

I would have to disagree Kennah Mar 2012 #18

The state represents the people as a group, not individuals. Starboard Tack Mar 2012 #20

Prosecution of crime is within the powers of a state Kennah Mar 2012 #21

The state... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #24

Good morning! Oh dear, where did that hour go? Starboard Tack Mar 2012 #25

re: "Where did that hour go again?" discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #27

Governance. Offensive force. appal_jack Mar 2012 #15

For a comprehensive answer, you need to define the term "right"... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #17

Heller isn't the first time the SCOTUS has weighed in Kennah Mar 2012 #19

Thanks for the link/post! n/t Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #30

A good read :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #31

Perpich v DoD is another good one, and it's a 9-0 decision Kennah Mar 2012 #32

thank you discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2012 #33

Sam's Club Glassunion Mar 2012 #22