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Originally posted by onequestion
reply to post by 19KTankCommander
Your missing the point.
Essentially what i am saying is that the US government only applys rights to those it deems worthy of those rights.
Do you not see the inherit danger related to this philosophy?
What if this was happening under a different context?
edit to add, we dont live in the wild west anymore so why would i even consider that a possibility?
You were convicted of a felony which is considered breaking a "social contract", not a misdemeanor or a violation. If your get your rights back that sets up a precedent to give rights back to thousands of criminals.
What makes you so special? Would give rights back to a serial rapist? A murder? A child molester? I would certainly hope not.
if this was 200 years ago
I believe in second chances and that you should have your rights back. I kinda feel sorry for these felons that have served their time, get out of jail and find out how hard it is to get a fresh start. Its so hard for them to get a job cause these days every employer wants to know everything about your past. Your credit history, your criminal record and their stupid drug tests that just about all jobs require. What ever happened to filling out an application, interviewing and getting the job?
Do I agree with the system No, but my point was at least they updated from being hung,
How exactly do we know you're not one of those people?
I don't know you, outside of your own word. However, by your own word, you were a violent person who committed a violent offense. Whether you say you have changed or not, I have no reason to believe you have, until something in your actions proves such.
I think that, more than anything, is why your rights are limited. Until the state can satisfactorily prove your rehabilitation, I don't think it is smart to allow you to do certain things. Like owning a gun, or working around children.
Don't take this the wrong way though. You might really be a rehabilitated, changed, and wonderful person now. Maybe you did learn your lesson while you were in prison. But until you can prove it, the state will side against you, because there's always the possibility you will commit another crime.
Such as... should the government be aloud to create a crime and then by proxy constitutionally limit the perpetrator of the crime that they create?
You'll have to excuse me because I don't know you, but I fail to see how you were charged with a felony over "a fight". You must have either done some serious damage, or made some mistakes in regard to your legal defense.
that's not a right...its a privilege...and you are correct the government can decide if they will obey them or not...in most cases they wont.
Originally posted by onequestion
reply to post by 19KTankCommander
Your missing the point.
Essentially what i am saying is that the US government only applys rights to those it deems worthy of those rights.
My personal feeling is this – If a person has been convicted of a violent felony resulting in the injury of another human being, that person should NEVER be allowed to own a firearm again. You’ve proven that you are capable and willing to commit violence against others, so why should you be trusted? Currently, federal law is on my side.