.. is unfair.It violates the 2nd amendment of the peoples right to bear arms.And it sends a clear message that his/her life is less deserving of basic constitutioal right's ,or an adequate defense in the face of crime,or home security.
My question is how can a nobody like me,begin the proccess of
changing this law so that one day when someone "pay's their debt to society" they may retain certaint right's such as this one in particular?
2006-11-08
14:33:43
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A lot of you are against allowing people to have their rights restored..all I can say is that people change and it's unfair to punish them by taking rights away for the rest of their lives when they allready paid society their debt...that means they no longer owe..
2006-11-08
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That is just what I want. A felon with a firearm. Don`t break the law, and you do not lose your rights. I hope that a nobody like you does not succeed in changing the law that our law abiding forefathers fought for. I am a law abiding citizen, and guess what? I have a license to carry a gun to protect myself and my home. I was able to get the license because I am not a felon, and I earned the right.
2006-11-08 14:38:02
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answered by Sparkles 7
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The reason this law came about is that many felonies were committed with firearms, and that felons have demonstrated a capacity to flaut the law. Felons are forbidden from keeping or carrying weapons simply because they are more likely to use them violently.
That said, I think that felons whose crimes were of a non-violent nature (and, perhaps not drug involved), might be given some consideration. In my state, felons are prohibited from posessing even a bow and arrow. I think that's wrong. I might consider a law that permits the ownership of hunting rifles but prohibits handguns.
Also, some felons may petition the court after some time and evidence that their lives have turned around, to have their record expunged.
The point of the law is to keep weapons away from those who are likely to use them in a crime. If you can find a way to do this, to separate the potentially violent and repeat offenders from those who are not, I'll support that.
2006-11-08 22:48:24
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answered by Deirdre H 7
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Well your going to have to suck up to the politicians for a start. This is the only way your going to get the law changed. And in a way I DO Agree with you. BUT in another I kinda think that the law is good. I mean if you are a convicted felon for acts of violence then why should you be allowed to have guns. I mean you have a history of violence right? BUT On the other hand a felony is NOT necessarily a violent crime so on this side I do agree with you. Good Luck either way.
2006-11-08 22:39:52
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answered by GRUMPY 7
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Remember that the 2nd Amendment only affects federal regulation of firearms. It was never incorporated against the states, so it has no effect on state limits.
Also, loss of certain rights is common for those convicted of felonies. So, even under state laws that allow firearms, the loss of the use of firearms to felons has been consitently upheld as valid.
If you don't like the state laws, lobby to have them changed.
2006-11-08 22:45:02
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answered by coragryph 7
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I don't think that someone that has been convicted of arm robbery should be able to carry a firearm. If they are a drug user and they have access to a firearm, there is a chance of re-offending. The law needs to protect the citizens that are law-abiding.
2006-11-08 22:45:25
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answered by Ryan's mom 7
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I think you may be able to petition the governor in your state about such matters, but I could be wrong...so I won't swear to it. I agree with you. I agree that people should be able to own/carry firearms regardless. After all, if you're "safe enough" to be set free then you should be considered safe enough to legally own firearms. Furthermore, people can get their hands on firearms regardless. Laws preventing people from legally owning firearms only increase the chances that they will obtain them illegally. The government is stupid. In my opinion, they should allow for anyone who is a free citizen to legally own firearms. Makes more sense to me for the government to want to keep track of firearms owners rather than for them to leave the door wide open for people to get them illegally and in a manner that renders the government incapable of keeping track of firearms owners. Also.... What about felons who have been convicted of non-violent felonies? It's even more ridiculous to forbid THEM from owning firearms.
2006-11-08 22:45:47
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answered by SINDY 7
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Current Judicial Precedents
At present, with certain exceptions and disputes, the courts generally find it acceptable under the Second Amendment for federal, state and local jurisdictions to:
Regulate or not regulate militias
Enact, or not enact, child-safety lock legislation
Ban or permit handgun possession
Regulate or not regulate handgun possession
Prohibit or allow the carrying of concealed firearms and/or weapons
Regulate or not regulate the carrying of concealed firearms and/or weapons
Ban or permit assault weapons
Prohibit possession of firearms by persons who have been:
Involuntarily committed to a mental institution
Convicted of a felony
Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence[64][65] or not, as in one jurisdiction the Gun Ban for Individuals Convicted of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence law was ruled a violation of the 2nd and 5th Amendments and was ruled unconstitutional for two years[66] though that decision was reversed on appeal[67] and the Supreme Court has not granted certiorari
Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and in the military, and being unable as a soldier in uniform to handle any weapons, although per Department of Defense policy, crew-served weapons such as tanks, missiles, and aircraft are exempt from the Gun Ban for Individuals Convicted of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence law and may be handled or used by a soldier previously-convicted of a crime of domestic violence[68] despite the same individual not being allowed to handle or use a pistol. For additional information see Department of Justice publication (CRM 1117).
Dishonorably discharged from the military
Require the licensing of firearms dealers
Ban or regulate bombs, artillery, and explosives
Require or not require the registration of firearms
Ban or permit the possession of firearms and ammunition on county-owned property
Ban or not ban the possession of weapons of any kind on Federal property (Although weapons are generally banned on most Federal property, National Parks in some parts of Alaska encourage hikers to carry firearms for protection against wild animals.[69]< )
Prohibit firearm possession anywhere in licensed liquor establishments, or to prohibit firearm possessions only in the bar areas of some businesses, or to permit the carry of concealed weapons in any facility other than Federal facilities
Require or not require handgun owner identification cards
Require or not require the presentation of identification prior to buying ammunition
Ban or permit ballistic fingerprinting databases
These precedents are variable and are generally not settled,[70] and are mostly permitted to be ruled according to local law, as the Federal District courts have not ruled uniformly either for and against various forms of several of these provisions, and the Supreme Court has not yet ruled uniformly. Although the courts permit laws and regulations as itemized above, that is not meant to imply that all jurisdictions have these laws, as they do not. For example, most jurisdictions do not require handgun owner identification cards, nor do they require the presentation of any identification to buy ammunition.
But you know what....I have more of a right to protect myself regardless of anyones laws....so thats why I have a handgun...illegally in the eyes of the law...but by right as a human being.
2006-11-08 23:04:16
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answered by Anonymous
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