Posted on 06/11/2016 5:05:55 AM PDT by rellimpank
If there is any issue that could intensify the emotions and raise the stakes in the 2016 presidential election, it's guns. That issue just got cranked up to 11.
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the Second Amendment does not protect the right to carry a concealed firearm in public. Another appeals court has reached a somewhat different conclusion, and the question is bound eventually to demand the attention of the Supreme Court.
On the general topic of gun rights, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump strongly differ. He got the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, and she won the support of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
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There is no issue. The “shall not be infringed” clause in as plain and straightforward as possible.
No. It's not. That issue was settled when the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791. The courts do not have a say in it, no matter how much they try.
The right of The People to keep and bear arms is only subject to change by the Several States or The People. And We The People need to make that clear to the Judicial Branch.
A great way to make this clear is to impeach and remove every judge who attempts to infringe on the Second Amendment.
Well, it is an issue now, thanks to the 9th Circuit (circus) Court.
If the Obama admiration can get it before the Supreme Court before the election, we are looking at a 4-4 tie vote.
That means, the 9th Circuit ruling STANDS.
If the 9th Circuit ruling does not make it to the hight court before the election and
If Hillary is elected(probably, I think), whomever she appoints will be confirmed by the Republican Senate in short order. Ruling stands.
I suspect, by this time next year there is going to be hell to pay.
“A great way to make this clear is to impeach and remove every judge who attempts to infringe on the Second Amendment.”.........
Good luck with that. I my be wrong but to impeach a judge you would need “unbiased” judges to make such a call. Where are you going to find those type judges?
Sadly, I’m in agreement with you. The left has a habit of telegraphing their punches, and this one is ripe for abuse. So many people on the right are ecstatic that Trump is walloping Hillary, but with this case, a vacant seat, and Obama playing ball on Hillary’s indictment, we’re going to see widespread violence in this country by this time next year.
If Hillary wins, the second amendment may be the least of our problems...
It stands only in the jurisdiction of the 9th Circuit. It is not applied nationwide.
the right is settled law.....it’s that simple
the right to carry is stated plainly. the right to an abortion is stated no where. the right for queers to marry is stated no where
Nope - the Constitution decided it and the courts are going lawless. When we decide they are the legitimate venue as to whether or not out Constitutional, God-given rights can be infringed, we have given up.
The left is so unhinged they don’t even think people have the right to defend themselves. When the crime and murder rate spike exponentially because law abiding citizens can’t carry or even defend themselves in their homes, that will make all of our lives better. /s
It should be borne in mind that, if Hillary wins the next election, she’ll make at least one appointment to the US Supreme Court, and maybe more.
It is my understanding that Congress can impeach and remove all federal judges save those of the Supreme Court. That being said, Congress has a poor track record of impeaching and removing those who deserve such.
Congress can impeach, convict and remove Supreme Court justices also.
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