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Re: Handgun Death Rate
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:42:01 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> > > By the way I'd support a significant change to the 2nd. It needs to be
> > > reworded to be clearer.
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> > Would you support a rewording that was in opposition to your
> > interpretation of the amendment and to your interpretation of the original
> > authors' intent?
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> I support clarifying the meaning. Maybe the best way is to compose several
> alternative replacements that have different meanings (but all of which are
> clear in *what* they mean) and see which one survives the process. I'd
> actively work to support some, and actively work to oppose some.
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> My fundamental point here, which I haven't seen any discussion on, is that
> I'd rather see clarity and strict interpretation, and working for change
> openly, than what we have now, which is flawed, because it's not an open
> process.
But the fundamental question is, if something contrary to your personal view
is chosen at the end of the legal process by a majority decision, would you
abide by it? If it meant giving up your unconditional requirement to arm
yourself, would you accept that decision, or would you claim you have the
right to ignore the ruling and arm yourself anyway, despite your then
minority status? You cannot guarantee that the result of such a process
would be in your favour, but if you refuse to consider an unfavourable
outcome, and would refuse to abide by it, there is no point in starting.
Jason J Railton
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| (...) The below is a good question but does not address the question I raised above... (...) This is a good question... it gets to the root of, does one accept unconditional majority rule? The constitution is a fundamental document, superior (in the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I support clarifying the meaning. Maybe the best way is to compose several alternative replacements that have different meanings (but all of which are clear in *what* they mean) and see which one survives the process. I'd actively work to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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