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by mbw
Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Rep. Ron Paul did not sign the Congressional Amicus Brief
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Re: Rep. Ron Paul did not sign the Congressional Amicus Brief

This is what I have read about Paul's stance-

"Congressman Paul’s DC office said he didn’t sign the brief because he believes that it interferes with state’s rights, whose policies shouldn’t be dictated by the federal government. However, avoiding this particular issue in the name of anti-federalism seems to create precedent for states to violate other enumerated rights, such as freedom of speech and religion, or protection from unlawful search and seizure."

I don't understand his position. It does not make sense to me to say that it is OK for the 1st amendment to be incorporated and enforced nationwide by the 14th, but the 2nd should not be.

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