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Re: What are reasonable restrictions/infringements on 1st and second amendment rights
You're arguing that felons should not have guns and that its ia OK to infringe the rights of the law abiding so that they cannot get them, but it -is- OK for them to not be prosecuted when they try to buy one.
The absurdity of this is is plain on its face.
Further, that it is not important enough to prosecute clearly illustrates that there is no compelling state interest in the background check; absent that compelling state interest the check itself fails the test of strict scrutiny and is therefore an unconsitutional restriction on the right of the people.
No, no you can'tNope. I can have one but not the other if I want to.
You're arguing that felons should not have guns and that its ia OK to infringe the rights of the law abiding so that they cannot get them, but it -is- OK for them to not be prosecuted when they try to buy one.
The absurdity of this is is plain on its face.
Further, that it is not important enough to prosecute clearly illustrates that there is no compelling state interest in the background check; absent that compelling state interest the check itself fails the test of strict scrutiny and is therefore an unconsitutional restriction on the right of the people.
Jaywalking isnt a felony, and isn't so important that it requires the infringement of a right in order to stop. Either its a big deal or its not.Prosecutors use discretion all the time.
Such as...?You don't seem to mind when it comes to other laws.