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Gunless D.C. Fires Back

Submitted by Bill, Nov 26, 2007 10:49

The Bill of Rights enumerates the rights as individuals we all have.


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I wonder how many body guards the Mayor of DC has. Is he surrounded by police when he is in... [MORE]

JL Galbreath 

Nov 27, 2007 14:31

It should be clear by now that the "real" reason the Dems want your firearms is simple. An un-armed population... [MORE]

Ryan Johnson 

Nov 27, 2007 09:18

Some years ago I was watching Bill Clinton talk about how the NRA was against anything that was safe. I... [MORE]

frank 

Dec 2, 2007 22:56

Amen, and Amen. Without the 2nd Amendment, none of the others are worth the paper they are written on. An... [MORE]

Mitch 

Dec 4, 2007 01:34

In whom do you place your trust? If you think that individual Americans are too stupid to make lawful decisions... [MORE]

Chris 

Nov 27, 2007 08:48

It is unfortunate 3 out of 3 Appeals Court Judges did not decide in favor of gun rights for D.C.... [MORE]

Step Bro. 

Nov 26, 2007 21:25

Mayor Marion Barry famously told the Washington Press Club, "Except for the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime... [MORE]

Shotgun 

Nov 26, 2007 20:15

There are 2 types of "criminals" the DC gun ban does NOT affect; CRIMINALS who prey on unarmed law abiding... [MORE]

John Luvaro 

Nov 26, 2007 19:50

But WE THE PEOPLE can wind up in jail and become the criminals instead of the victims as long as... [MORE]

Shotgun 

Nov 26, 2007 22:48

Then let them try to enforce their stupid law. Would they arrest the entire city? You're not the only one. I... [MORE]

Charlie Hale 

Nov 26, 2007 23:27

Mitt Romney, John McCain and Rudy Giuliani are no friends to gun owners, regardless of what they now claim. As... [MORE]

Peter Caroline 

Nov 26, 2007 19:17

The fear that boils in the mayor of DC, and many other so called experts, is simple. They are afraid... [MORE]

CMT 

Nov 26, 2007 18:25

Does the Bill of Rights give the government the right to free speech? Does it give the government the right... [MORE]

Harry F Chamberlin 

Nov 26, 2007 17:40

Adrian Fenty stated in the article in a pittiful attempt to justify their unconstitutional gun control laws: ""It's the will of... [MORE]

JMullen 

Nov 26, 2007 16:03

...I wouldn't go so far as to say that DC is "gunless." It's streets are awash with guns, to the... [MORE]

George 

Nov 26, 2007 11:54

I find it amusing that the same people who are making the most noise about the Patriot Act being a... [MORE]

David 

Nov 26, 2007 15:19

Mayor Fenty loathes the thought of DC citizens have the ability to resist armed criminal assault. Just whos side is... [MORE]

Carl 

Nov 26, 2007 11:25

The Bill of Rights enumerates the rights as individuals we all have.

Bill 

Nov 26, 2007 10:49

This decision of the Supreme Court to hear this 2nd Amendment case is a double edged sword. The Supremes could easily... [MORE]

jharry3 

Nov 26, 2007 14:25

jharry3, No, they won't take that position. The Bill of Rights enumerates rights guaranteed to the people throughout the country. They... [MORE]

turbo 

Nov 26, 2007 17:15

Refering to the canidates, the article states "The answers will speak volumes about their views on a wide range of... [MORE]

Bruce V 

Nov 26, 2007 10:05

Any of the candidates can cop out by saying "The issue is before SCOTUS and I will abide by the... [MORE]

Heard it all before 

Nov 26, 2007 18:18

In all of the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights, the term "the people" refers to individuals. Why should... [MORE]

Peter Caroline 

Nov 26, 2007 18:49

"Submitted by Bruce V, Nov 26, 2007 10:05 The first Ten Amendments to the Constitution are restrictions on government; they do... [MORE]

Leon 

Nov 26, 2007 19:53

But he is far from pro second amendment or pro any rights as far as I have seen. McCain Finegold... [MORE]

David 

Nov 27, 2007 10:54

I guess once you ban the 10 commandments it's no great leap of faith to invalidate something as recent as... [MORE]

Scott Werner 

Nov 28, 2007 10:06

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