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chabouk wrote:And to be pedantic, states don't have rights, they have authority. People have rights.

It's a term of art that refers to the rights of the people.

Chas.

I too like Ron Paul's position on some issues and disagree with him on others. However, I cannot imagine any American not wanting to extend the protections of the Bill of Rights to every citizen regardless of their state of residence. To argue some sort of states' rights position in this context is to say that it is acceptable for any individual state to deny its residents the freedom of speech and freedom of religion protected by the First Amendment, or for a state to deny the Fifth Amendment privilege to its residents. I could say the same for all of the first nine amendments. Where is the logic and principle in saying we will not allow tyranny at the federal level, but it's okay at the state level?

I certainly feel that the federal government has grossly overstepped its Constitutional authority and this should be changed, but the values represented in the Bill of Rights are the cornerstone on which this Nation was built. Reasonable minds can differ on many issues, but in my view, every American must be afforded the protection of the Bill of Rights.

Chas.

FlynJay wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Texas Rep. Ron Paul signed the amicus brief signed by numerous U.S. Senators and Congressmen. However, he did not sign the amicus brief in McDonald v. Chicago that seeks to extend the protections of the Second Amendment to the states. The brief is attached. Do a search for "Ron Paul" and you won't find anything.

Interesting.

Chas.

Looks like I have to write my representative for his reasons for not signing the brief.

He's mine too and I suspect I know what he will say. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement!

Chas.

Texas Rep. Ron Paul signed the amicus brief filed in Heller and signed by numerous U.S. Senators and Congressmen. However, he did not sign the amicus brief in McDonald v. Chicago that seeks to extend the protections of the Second Amendment to the states. The brief is attached. Do a search for "Ron Paul" and you won't find anything.

Interesting.

Chas.