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In reply to the discussion: I want a gun with some... [View all]Big_Mike
(509 posts)35. Both Justice Stevens and Justice Breyer explicitly state that it is an individual right
On Page 1 of his dissent, Justice Stevens states:
The question presented by this case is not whether the Second Amendment protects a collective right or an individual right. Surely it protects a right that can be enforced by individuals.
While in Section II, essentially on Page 3 of his dissent, Justice Breyer states:
In interpreting and applying this Amendment, I take as a starting point the following four propositions, based on our precedent and todays opinions, to which I believe the entire Court subscribes: (emphasis added)
(1) The Amendment protects an individual righti.e., one that is separately possessed, and may be separately
enforced, by each person on whom it is conferred. See, e.g., ante, at 22 (opinion of the Court); ante, at 1 (STEVENS,J., dissenting).
I will note that none of the Justices disagreed with the status of the right as stated by Justice Breyer. Additionally, how do you reconcile your statement regarding "individual right only insofar as it relates to having and keeping arms for the military (i.e (sic) purposes." with Justice Breyer's statement above.
Given these facts, as I stated before, I don't see a 9-0 conclusion being overturned.
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Then get it repealed. The means to do so exists, finding enough votes to do so is up to you:
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2015
#18
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friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2015
#30
Both Justice Stevens and Justice Breyer explicitly state that it is an individual right
Big_Mike
Dec 2015
#35
I reiterate - I am not a lawyer. I have never been trained to think legalistically. I only repeat
Big_Mike
Dec 2015
#38
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Dec 2015
#21
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Dec 2015
#40
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friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2015
#15