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Re: Handgun Death Rate
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sun, 22 Jul 2001 00:12:26 GMT
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Thanks for the clarification! :-)
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jason J. Railton writes:
> Something else. I'm not arguing agaainst clarity. I think it would be
> great for all concerned to clarify the constitution. But you're assuming
> that a process which had the task of reviewing and amending the constitution
> would end up with a version which you feel you can comply with.
If I left you with the impression that I am making that assumption, I was
unclear and I apologise because I really did not intend to say that. I
realise there is a risk in any journey that you may not end up where you
thought you would or should.
> Now, if the
> pressure were there to significantly change the constitution to something
> you didn't agree with, what would you do? And, I think you answered this
> point quite well already.
Yes, but to restate it, if the process took us to a new constitution that
significantly abridged rights compared to now (and that applies to any of a
number of rights, not just the right to be armed) I would have to reevaluate
my level of support and take appropriate action, whatever that might be.
I'm willing to embark on such a process because I consider such an outcome
unlikely. But perhaps I am foolishly optimistic, given the survey results
about the 1st amendment I posted a while back)... Even so I'd rather I knew
where I stand.
++Lar
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