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I understand why people are nervous about this, I really do. It warms my heart to see so many people questioning governments use of power, the day we stop doing that will be the day our liberties disappear. In this particular instance I am just not that worried.
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I mostly agree, overhead, except for the last part. All we are is placeholders for future generations. If we are not vigilant today and fight to maintain our rights, future generations, our children and their children, might well pay the price.
A good example of something that happened over 40 years ago, although it's not about gun control, is going to be used for the present administration's agenda:
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Obama Will Use Nixon-Era Law to Fight Climate Change
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While the Obama administration’s guidance could be easily rescinded by the next administration, the court rulings that stem from these cases will live on as precedents, Mannina said.
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Link to the article:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...te-change.html