CBS intentionally violated posted gun show rules in phony undercover stunt

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45. "...speed limits should all be gotten rid of since people speed all the time."

The speed limit analogy is a poor one since the nature of speed limits vary from state to state. Where I live, speed limits are absolute. The sworn testimony of a LEO giving conclusive evidence that your speed exceeded the posted limit results in your conviction. In some states, California for one, speed limits are prima facie. This means, while exceeding the posted is sufficient to bring one to trial, it is not sufficient for conviction. The accused can demonstrate that his/her speed was safe and reasonable for prevailing conditions, such as moving with the flow of traffic. We have speed limits because it is safer to have vehicles near each other travel at similar speeds.

More to the point, gun-free zones make illegal the possession of a firearm in a certain area by certain people. Murder is illegal because the victim has a right to life. There is no "right" to live, work, eat, walk, swim, learn or fly a kite in an area free of firearms.

Making murder illegal is a just thing to do. Making it illegal for a violent convicted criminal to buy a pistol is essentially a just thing to do. Making it illegal for a violent convicted criminal to carry concealed is a just thing to do. Making it illegal for EVERYONE to possess a firearm within or on the grounds of a public library is a waste. It's like posting a speed limit of 36, 37 and 38 on road already posted 35.