Comments on: Gun law changes dooms DC voting rights

By: RevSuzanne

RevSuzanne — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:44:20 +0000

I think that gun laws should be left to a states’ rights level, with the people under the influence of those laws calling the shots… uh, so to speak. If these idiots really think that gun control is good, then let them keep what laws they have. D.C. has an on-going problem with corruption in their city and county governments, and I think it is because of proximity to the nations’s capitol.

There are places where concealed carry and open carry really are a good idea. The states bordering Mexico, and experiencing the brunt of the drug-gang violence, are waking up to the concept that their safety is in the hands of each individual. Reference Arizona’s recent laws when you get the chance.
Anyone who has had to qualify for a concealed carry permit, as here in Texas, which involves passing a class (written and practical tests), putting in a long application that includes background check, photos and fingerprints on file with both the state DPS and FBI, and a long wait to get the license in the mail… it is a lot of steps to carry “legit”.

By: Mightymo

Mightymo — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:49:58 +0000

What’s this say about America when the very first thing to be added to the benefit of being represented is to change the gun laws that most people seem to be happy with? Of all the things that could or should have been considered, carrying guns on your hip is the priority!?! No wonder this country is in such sad shape, to much influence from the misguided.

By: Guardhouse lawyer

Guardhouse lawyer — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:09:42 +0000

OH! What a choice:

Safer streets or a clearly unconstitutional attempt to provide DC with a voting representative in Congress? Decisions, decisions.

Source for conclusion that a voting rep would be unconstitutional:

“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States . . ..” U. S. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 2.