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more on Salon article describing how the 2nd Amendment trumps the War of Terror
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:26:13 -0500
------ Forwarded Message From: joe mcguckin <joe () via net> Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 10:38:40 -0800 To: <dave () farber net>, Ip <ip () v2 listbox com> Subject: Re: [IP] Salon article describing how the 2nd Amendment trumps the War of Terror (For IP) Dave, This article seems to be a bunch of alarmist propaganda from the Brady folks. 1) As much as I disagree with the current ID requirements and no-fly lists, I would point out that the government is imposing roughly the same restrictions on commercial travel that are currently imposed on gun purchases. Buying a gun is a constitutionally protected activity that already requires one to identify oneself and submit to a background check. (I don't recall having to identify myself and pass a background check in order to exercise any other constitutional right.) The government's theory is that using commercial transportation is not a constitutional right and therefore that activity may be restricted based upon a mere suspicion. 2) The Brady report plays fast and loose with the definition of a 'terrorist'. In the Brady report, those on the watch lists are routinely referred to as 'terrorists'. John Ashcroft would be proud. 3) If one really believes this article has something valid to say, then the answer is what - to circumscribe or eliminate even more constitutional rights? Where do we draw the line? Do we preserve just the popular constitutional liberties? I like them all, but it's quite obvious that many people in the government don't like the 5th amendment, law enforcement isn't fond of the 4'th amendment. Shall we simply eliminate the unpopular ones? ------ End of Forwarded Message ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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