The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

2ndsojourn · March 8, 2013, 10:28 AM

Nelson, Georgia is floating a proposed law requiring gun ownership in each home.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/07/us/geo...html?hpt=hp_t3

Gun ownership is a right. A right that I strongly advocate. And people have an inherent right to not exercise their right if they so choose. If you choose not to exercise that right, that's your prerogative. To make a right a requirement is another infringement on my rights. The Bill of Rights is not a Bill of Requirements, nor a Bill of Needs. And lately I've become fed up with misinformed politicians and journalist hacks with agendas trying to determine what my needs are and infringing on my rights.

From the article:

"People with physical or mental disabilities are exempt from the law, as are "paupers," felons, and those who oppose gun ownership based on belief or religious doctrine." (Emphasis mine)

Even though I appreciate their support of the 2nd Amendment, other than a token gesture, what's the purpose of enacting a law that you're not required to abide by?

March 8, 2013, 10:28 AM	#1
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	Mandatory gun ownership Nelson, Georgia is floating a proposed law requiring gun ownership in each home. http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/07/us/geo...html?hpt=hp_t3 Gun ownership is a right. A right that I strongly advocate. And people have an inherent right to not exercise their right if they so choose. If you choose not to exercise that right, that's your prerogative. To make a right a requirement is another infringement on my rights. The Bill of Rights is not a Bill of Requirements, nor a Bill of Needs. And lately I've become fed up with misinformed politicians and journalist hacks with agendas trying to determine what my needs are and infringing on my rights. From the article: "People with physical or mental disabilities are exempt from the law, as are "paupers," felons, and those who oppose gun ownership based on belief or religious doctrine." (Emphasis mine) Even though I appreciate their support of the 2nd Amendment, other than a token gesture, what's the purpose of enacting a law that you're not required to abide by?