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Convicted Felon Tests Second Amendment
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Submitted by Adam Obenhofer, Jan 4, 2008 03:03

Felons, the world Felon, is so, bad. Like you went out and killed someone, or stabbed them to death.

Let me tell you, any ONE of you can become a felon as quickly as the rest of the felons in this country did, all it requires is a jury or a judge to just NAME you a felon, and guess what? Most of your rights are gone, you cant carry a gun, you cant get federal help, you cant VOTE!!! You cant get a high paying job, even if you are educated? Why? Because a group of people think you are a threat to society. I tell you what, im 18. I have a felon already, and in 9 months it has affected my life more then anything. Felons are people just like you and me, they are just labeled "bad" to society. A rapist should be a felon, a man beating the shit out of someone to death should be a felon. An average guy who screws up a couple times SHOULDNT be a felon. The world "felon" has been imprinted into your minds to make you think they are not apart of this country. We pay taxes just like you, and let me tell you what, we suffer MORE then you. We have rights and nobody should be able to take them away no matter what they label us. Felons have rights, stop acting like we dont.

Alot of things in this country need to change. I'm going to make sure they do.

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historical documentation in the library of congress list a single justification for a citizen to be denied the right to... [MORE]	scott cockrell	Jan 16, 2008 02:29
Mr. Goldstein purports to be an educated man; after all, he is a "journalist". He must have been educated in... [MORE]	Dennis Hannick	Dec 29, 2007 17:47
Under no sate law is it legal for a convicted felon to own a firearm. Under the Federal laws it is... [MORE]	G. L. Heaton	Dec 28, 2007 21:05
Felons, the world Felon, is so, bad. Like you went out and killed someone, or stabbed them to death. Let me...	Adam Obenhofer	Jan 4, 2008 03:03
Indiana law would permit any but a "serious violent felon" from possessing firearms if federal law did not prohibit. There was... [MORE]	Bill (of Rights!)	Jan 8, 2008 17:43
Yes, it happens to al of us. At some point most ifnot all should have been labeled as "felons" because... [MORE]	CDC	Jan 12, 2008 03:15
I am a convicted FELON. 2001 did my time and now I can not protect my own children in my... [MORE]	Michelle McKee	Jan 21, 2008 14:56
While at first glance it might seem logical that a felon should be prevented from owning a firearm. However, even... [MORE]	Thomas Brissey	Dec 28, 2007 10:56
The 2nd amendment gives nothing, exactly as the others in the Bill of Rights give nothing. They recognize and codify... [MORE]	Frank in Oldsmar	Dec 28, 2007 09:19
Well, of Course the Distric Court is going to deny the motion, to grant it would give all other people... [MORE]	Scott Workman	Dec 27, 2007 12:37
I also am a convicted felon. I pushed a guy w/ tools in my hand. And thus a felonious assault... [MORE]	Wayne	Feb 4, 2008 22:12
If you have to go to Court in the United States under this statue you are screweeeeeed...the 2nd amendment doesnot... [MORE]	Scott Workman	Feb 6, 2008 18:19
When criminals are convicted of a felony, they forfeit all of their "rights". These "rights" should be reinstated only after... [MORE]	Ron	Dec 27, 2007 09:25
The second amendment states the right of the people shall not be infringed apon .Not the right of the militia... [MORE]	Reggie Brannon	Dec 29, 2007 05:06
Is a felon any less entilted to the rights protected by the constitution. Our constitution guarantees these rights, it does... [MORE]	Titus	Feb 17, 2008 13:30

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