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Real eye opening story about a 'sideways' ban on the 2nd amendment

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Let me qualify this post first by saying straight out I do not condone crime, especially violent crime. However this story isn't actually about crime, it's about how the 'powers that be' can and have used certain crimes as a way to infringe on people's 2nd amendment rights. Read it and decide for yourself if this is the way our system should be. Here's the link:

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Why Are Lifetime Gun Bans Being Imposed on Tax Cheats?

That the punishment should fit the crime is a widely held axiom. If you lie on a tax return, you might expect to face certain consequences, such as fines and the repayment of back taxes, probably with interest, and perhaps even home confinement, or (in the extreme case) prison time. But you...
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I think it's more that lifetime gun bans are being imposed on felons—not just “tax cheats”.

Why not have someone who never committed a violent crime, but got a felony conviction for stealing a pack of gum under a “third strike” law as the example?

Or a felony conviction for marijuana possession?

People who knowingly cheat on their taxes are robbing everyone...
 
I personally feel that firearm ownership should only be banned for those convicted of violent felonies. The 1968 law in question is why I worry about any new gun laws being passed. Conservatives have held majorities in congress and the presidency multiple times since 1968, but have made no real effort to change this part of the law. Once any gun law is on the books, it is highly unlikely to be repealed or corrected without considerable pushback from voters. the only reason the Clinton Assault Weapons Ban ended was because of the built-in sunset provision. If the 10-year limit had not been written into the original law, I doubt that very many of our politicians would've made any efforts to repeal the ban.
 
Justice is sometimes very blind of the reality of an actual situation. The one size fit's all scenario and usual defense is generally inaccurate in too many cases. Like tying credit reports to vehicle insurance? Are many good drivers with poor credit histories for example. The right for someone to reasonably defend themselves also comes to mind? Infringements are infringements.
 
It's not really true anyway. Felons can regain their voting and 2A rights 5 years after completion of their sentence. It's a convoluted process which requires a lawyer, a bunch of money and some court dates, but it happens all the time.
 
Bassbob said:
It's not really true anyway. Felons can regain their voting and 2A rights 5 years after completion of their sentence. It's a convoluted process which requires a lawyer, a bunch of money and some court dates, but it happens all the time.
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Bob, does this hold true anywhere, or just in certain states?
 
jumpinjoe said:
Bob, does this hold true anywhere, or just in certain states?
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It has to be federal law since we are talking about constitutional rights. How it's applied in different states I don't know. I can tell you I know people who committed felonies when they were young who have had their gun rights restored. Of course not violent felonies or robberies or anything. Drug charges or DUIs.


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50-State Comparison: Loss & Restoration of Civil/Firearms Rights

Section 1 categorizes states by loss and restoration of voting rights due to conviction.Section 2 provides a 50-start chart concerning voting, jury service, and public office, as well as fir
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