ACLU against pending background check legislation in the Senate

zincwarrior · April 4, 2013, 09:52 AM

ACLU now voicing similar concerns to gun owners:

http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/04/ex...vil-liberties/

Al Norris · April 4, 2013, 10:02 AM

I had heard, but not seen confirmation of this. Thanks for the link (which I just corrected, as it led to page 3).

JimDandy · April 4, 2013, 10:28 AM

Yeah, I'm pretty fond of this link. Already tweeting it- When @ACLU and the @NRA don't like a BG Check bill, it's time to write a better one.

**Tom Servo** · April 4, 2013, 10:30 AM

Chris Calabrese is the ACLU's litigator for privacy issues. His concern is potential misuse of personal information.

It's not a striking about-face from them on the RKBA, but I'll take the help. Their opposition carries real weight in the legislature.

Glenn E. Meyer · April 4, 2013, 10:50 AM

Without looking it up -busy - the NRA and ACLU have cooperated on similar issues in the past.

Just remember that the ex-PM of Australia is doing the talk show circuit saying that is good Australia doesn't have a BOR. That's a good thing as it keeps the courts from protecting civil rights according to that genius.

KyJim · April 4, 2013, 07:47 PM

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Just remember that the ex-PM of Australia is doing the talk show circuit saying that is good Australia doesn't have a BOR. That's a good thing as it keeps the courts from protecting civil rights according to that genius.

A bill of rights is but the first step in maintaining liberty. My recollection is that the former U.S.S.R. had some outstanding civil rights protections in their constitution --- which meant exactly nothing. What good is the right to vote if there is only one candidate? A bill of rights must be actively protected and advanced if it is to remain in effect.

April 4, 2013, 09:52 AM	#1
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	ACLU against pending background check legislation in the Senate ACLU now voicing similar concerns to gun owners: http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/04/ex...vil-liberties/ Last edited by Al Norris; April 4, 2013 at 10:01 AM. Reason: corrected link

April 4, 2013, 10:30 AM	#4
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	Chris Calabrese is the ACLU's litigator for privacy issues. His concern is potential misuse of personal information. It's not a striking about-face from them on the RKBA, but I'll take the help. Their opposition carries real weight in the legislature. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

April 4, 2013, 10:50 AM	#5
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Without looking it up -busy - the NRA and ACLU have cooperated on similar issues in the past. Just remember that the ex-PM of Australia is doing the talk show circuit saying that is good Australia doesn't have a BOR. That's a good thing as it keeps the courts from protecting civil rights according to that genius. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

April 4, 2013, 10:02 AM	#2
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	I had heard, but not seen confirmation of this. Thanks for the link (which I just corrected, as it led to page 3).

April 4, 2013, 10:28 AM	#3
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	Yeah, I'm pretty fond of this link. Already tweeting it- When @ACLU and the @NRA don't like a BG Check bill, it's time to write a better one.