LA files law stating Federal Gun Control Law will not be upheld

[kooldoc70770]

Check this Link out Guys

http://news.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt.../news/speculation-driving-gun-and-ammo-sales/

(you might have to copy and paste. If this has already been posted sorry.)

 

[Peacemaker]

Good ol Louisiana... Ya gotta love it.

 

[oleheat]

Can't help but notice they made mention of the lovely Ms. Norton and her magnificent idea to save you from yourselves, as well.

I'm sure the other lawmakers can count on her full support to get their pro-gun legislation going, seeing as she's such a staunch defender of our Second Amendment- just like our President.

 

[Neil09]

Stupid question, this would still be illegal(if federally passed), but Louisiana just wouldn't bother enforcing it?...TIA

 

[LawDawg]

Is there another link to this article anywhere that still works?

 

[cnodie1]

http://www.katc.com/news/speculation-driving-gun-and-ammo-sales/

 

[DiggerP]

If you don't know your Louisiana legislators, find them here:

http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx

Get their address and email address and let them know where you stand. Don't take it for granted that they will vote a particular way. Their schedules are busy and they are human -- let them know you are watching.

 

[DiggerP]

Here's a draft of the letter I'm sending... would appreciate comments and constructive criticism:

Dear Rep. Wilmott,

We have noticed three bills pre-filed in the House and we would like to inform you of our positions on these bills. We are active voters in your area.

HB4 - Re: Unlawful storage of a firearm.

We oppose this bill entirely. Our house, our castle, our rules. Guns don't jump up and shoot by themselves -- they are a TOOL for many purposes including defense. I hope they are never called upon for that duty but I do not want to be searching for keys and fumbling with government-mandated locks if that day ever comes. I refuse to be shot in the back because some legislator thinks they know more about what is safe in my home.

HB5 - Re: Prohibits enforcement of Federal restrictions re firearms.

We support this bill entirely. The Federal government has been overreaching for some time and it is reassuring that our great State is asserting our position as a free State.

HB6 - Re: Gun Free Zones on school property do not apply to off-duty law enforcement.

We oppose this bill. Since when does an off-duty officer deserve greater rights than any other law abiding citizen of this great State? Do they face different obstacles in their family lives than we do? Gun free zones are already an infringement on our God-given right to protect ourselves and our children. It is not up to the legislature to pick to whom these unalienable rights apply to -- they apply to us all.

We propose that you remove ALL gun-free zones for law abiding citizens.


Rep Wilmott, please know that we appreciate your representation of our interests in this area. We are watching the progress of these bills and informing our social circles accordingly.

 

[benorth]

Stupid question, this would still be illegal(if federally passed), but Louisiana just wouldn't bother enforcing it?...TIA

I imagine it woudln't be any different then California allowing marijuana... or Colorado, Washington, etc.

 

[JR1572]

HB6 - Re: Gun Free Zones on school property do not apply to off-duty law enforcement.

We oppose this bill. Since when does an off-duty officer deserve greater rights than any other law abiding citizen of this great State? Do they face different obstacles in their family lives than we do? Gun free zones are already an infringement on our God-given right to protect ourselves and our children. It is not up to the legislature to pick to whom these unalienable rights apply to -- they apply to us all.

You mad bro?

God given rights? Really? God wrote the Constitution?

Please, don't be my voice.

JR1572

 

[kooldoc70770]

If there was never A firearm or magazine of any description sold to anyone again,It would not have any effect on someone crazy and irresponsible going on some sort of killing or shooting spree,(I think video games are more to blame than guns) If anything it will give them the green light in there eyes, the softer the target the better. In a nutshell guncontrol is a stupid idea, and anyone who is far it does not understand the problem period.This is about FREEDOM not GUNS

 

[JNieman]

You mad bro?

God given rights? Really? God wrote the Constitution?

Please, don't be my voice.

JR1572

They don't come from government or paper.

 

[whitsend]

You mad bro?

God given rights? Really? God wrote the Constitution?

Please, don't be my voice.

JR1572

What make you think the constitution give us rights?

According to the Declaration of Independence, rights come from our creator.

Our government merely recognizes our God given rights.

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

They don't come from government or paper.

^This

 

[d0pey]

What make you think the constitution give us rights?

According to the Declaration of Independence, rights come from our creator.

Our government merely recognizes our God given rights.




^This

The word "creator" could be negotiable as to what is being referred to.

 

[JNieman]

The word "creator" could be negotiable as to what is being referred to.

I agree - I'm an atheist, but anyone that argues with "God given rights" is either ignorant of the topic, or trying to pick a fight in a religious debate where it isn't appropriate.

 

[Dishonored]

You mad bro?

God given rights? Really? God wrote the Constitution?

Please, don't be my voice.

JR1572

I support the off duty officer bill being allowed to carry. That is better than no one. I may be the minority here.... But crying because someone else was awarded something over me was never really my thing.

 

[Jack]

I agree - I'm an atheist, but anyone that argues with "God given rights" is either ignorant of the topic, or trying to pick a fight in a religious debate where it isn't appropriate.

I personally hate when people say god given rights. It seems like it is an avoidance of debate. Problem is a lot of people don't believe in a god, much less your god(I don't mean you obviously), and we have a separation of church and state here. We should be winning debates on merit, not on who can claim god as an ally, because the other side will try to claim the same.

 

[JNieman]

Problem is a lot of people don't believe in a god, much less your god(I don't mean you obviously), and we have a separation of church and state here.

No, problem is people who want to get off topic and can't solve the problem at hand, because they want to pick a fight on a different topic altogether. People believe in God, cool. People don't, cool. Whatever driving force created you, whether it be natural order, divine intervention, or some higher unknown power, it's undeniable that our country is founded upon the generic "Creator" principle and that our rights are pre-existing, not to be trodden upon (to varying degree, outlined specifically by our framework) by government. Rights come from the natural order or deity, depending on beliefs. It doesn't matter what you believe in - rights are a sacred thing, not a government gift to be redefined or out-right taken back on command.

 

[Jack]

No, problem is people who want to get off topic and can't solve the problem at hand, because they want to pick a fight on a different topic altogether. People believe in God, cool. People don't, cool. Whatever driving force created you, whether it be natural order, divine intervention, or some higher unknown power, it's undeniable that our country is founded upon the generic "Creator" principle and that our rights are pre-existing, not to be trodden upon (to varying degree, outlined specifically by our framework) by government. Rights come from the natural order or deity, depending on beliefs. It doesn't matter what you believe in - rights are a sacred thing, not a government gift to be redefined or out-right taken back on command.

You're right on all counts, but how can you solve a problem with someone if they think their position is the will of god? You can't argue, debate, or reason with that.

 

[JNieman]

You're right on all counts, but how can you solve a problem with someone if they think their position is the will of god? You can't argue, debate, or reason with that.

I don't get your position, here. People who say their rights are God-given are on the same side as I am... why would I bother arguing? There's no difference of opinion, so there's no debate to be had. Unless you're just looking for a fight, anyways.