When does a law go too far?

[farplaner]

Yes, the idea that the right to bear arms needs to be spelt out is pretty crazy, but sadly there are a lot of people who think this right doesn't exist. I don't know exactly where they get that from - maybe they like the thought of old people being mugged and young women being raped - but until it's as basic an assumption as the right to breathe, it's a good thing that it is in the constitution.

Sooo...let me get this straight. You're saying that every old person, young woman, and anyone who might potentially be victimized (that is to say- everyone) should carry a gun? So that way any time someone feels threatened, they can respond with lethal force?

*Feels threatened by MILF and promptly shoots him in the head.

[Madame Adequate]

Uh, yes, because clearly "I think people should be able to defend themselves against criminals" equates to "I think people should be able to act on their paranoid feelings against people who look at them funny". :rolleyes2

[farplaner]

Uh, yes, because clearly "I think people should be able to defend themselves against criminals" equates to "I think people should be able to act on their paranoid feelings against people who look at them funny". :rolleyes2

clearly. (*tries to deny that MILF is cool...."must.....de-ny!")

[NorthernChaosGod]

Well... so much for "innocent until proven guilty". Under this law even if you're found innocent then you're still guilty enough to be put on a registry.

[Raistlin]

Also, the first ten ammendments were made to apply only to the federal government. It's only a later interpretation that caused the Supreme Court to say it applies to the states as well. There's really nothing in there that says the states can't prohibit the freedom of speech, religion, etc themselves. It's all interpretation. ^_^

A later amendment to the Constitution says "this applies to everyone." Thus, the Constitution now <i>does</i> say that all of the amendments apply to the states.

That being said, this is preposterous.

Also, Jojo, 5th amendment: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

Seems pretty straight-forward to me.

[Odaisé Gaelach]

A few months ago Ireland lost its statutory rape laws for being unconstitutional. There's no reason for this law not to get shot to tiny pieces if it can be proven to be unconstitutional too.

Never underestimate the power of the constitution.

[Dreddz]

In some areas of south-london, theres a law that you cant been caught with any Alcohol on the street. If the police catch you, they literally take the alcohol you have on you and be on there way. This hasnt happened to me but some of my mates has had it done to them. I personally think the police have crossed the line, or rather, the man whos in charge...

[starseeker]

In some areas of south-london, theres a law that you cant been caught with any Alcohol on the street. If the police catch you, they literally take the alcohol you have on you and be on there way. This hasnt happened to me but some of my mates has had it done to them. I personally think the police have crossed the line, or rather, the man whos in charge...

There's the same law in my local town centre, because it's a controlled drinking area. It's to prevent people getting drunk and disorderly. The irony is that the town has a dozen pubs.