How does this fit into the discussion:
The Texas Constitution
Article 1 - BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 23 - RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime.
I see where the legislature has the authority to regulate the wearing of arms, but I don't see where the state's constitution grants any authority to the county commisssioners, or the city council, or a government museum board, etc. to take such action.
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- Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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- Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:08 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: BAD EXPERIENCE: Dallas Museum of Art
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TXI, I agree with everything you said, except these five words:
We shouldn't make a scene, or get mad at the person who is just doing their job at the gate or door, but neither should we fall into the mind-set that "its their place, their rules" as that is demeaning to all citizens in all circumstances. When its public property, its "our place" and the legislative process sets the rules for all.
Its not their place....its our place. Cities, counties, the state....aren't really owners. The citizens are the owners, and when governmental authorities bar citizens from public places for what is a lawful act, those authorities have exceeded their appropriate power.txinvestigator wrote:Its their place, their rules.
We shouldn't make a scene, or get mad at the person who is just doing their job at the gate or door, but neither should we fall into the mind-set that "its their place, their rules" as that is demeaning to all citizens in all circumstances. When its public property, its "our place" and the legislative process sets the rules for all.