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To: archy
These statutes bring up an interesting dichotomy in which right trumps another. I think that we can all agree that the Constitution is supposed to protect the individual from the government. However, these statutes pretty much state that not only is the government prohibited from denying constitutionally guaranteed rights, but individuals can't do it either. However, which is the trumping right? The G-d given right to private property, which is a requirement to be free and independent, or the 2nd Amendment? Does a private property owner have the right to discriminate based on behavior? Can a private business legally say you can't carry a gun on his property, and that if you wish to carry, don't go there.

I am torn by this. But deep down, I believe that the right to personal property should trump an individual's right to carry a weapon, when that person who wants to carry is on that property owner's property.

Mark

28 posted on 11/20/2010 9:17:15 AM PST by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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To: MarkL
I am torn by this. But deep down, I believe that the right to personal property should trump an individual's right to carry a weapon, when that person who wants to carry is on that property owner's property.

Or, for that matter, to allow Jews or Negroes into that same place of business.

47 posted on 11/22/2010 10:51:32 AM PST by archy (I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous!)
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