Posted: 2/14/2008 3:02:19 PM EDT
Now that the definition is out of the way. In light of all the mass shootings in public places(malls and institutions of higher education and churches as of late) is open carry really a reasonable means to exercise our RKBA? Would your average non shooting member of the general public be more or less likely to call the cops on you if you open carried? After all from their point of view a reasonable person would not walk down the street with a gun unless they were a cop..... So yes or no, is it a reasonable means in this day and age to exercise our RKBA? |
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well, if you do a good job of "concealing it" as the term concealed carry means , invisable to everyone but you, then it is ressonable in this day and age to be able to carry concealed and exersice your right to keep and bear arms. As I know I would not want to be at the mall the next time some wackO decides hes gonna satisfy his blood lust at the book store, that I happen to be in.... Is this what you were looking for ?hinking.gif |
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Is it "reasonable" to exercise our Right to free speech? (I know that to many politicians it isn't) Or of any of the other rights that are enumerated by the Bill of Rights? If we do not exercise our Rights, then they cease to be.It may take a while, but eventually if we do not exercise our Rights, some beauracrat will eventaually find it convenient to make that unused Right go away permanently. Not by Amending the Constitution, as is proper, but by issuing a "procedure" or "rule" change. Once it has been proven that one Right can simply be ignored, it will be found convenient for all the others to be ignored as well. And the fools will still be arguing about their 'right" to healthcare, free colege, gay marriage and a whole host of other specious rights. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. Amendment VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. |
Somebody has to do it since our suposed pro-gun leadership won't. |