atk
Member
Hey,
I live in Massachusetts, and would very much like to see certain laws and regulations changed (or abolished). I was wondering what y'all think about the introduction of a bill to my representatives. According to state law, once the bill is presented to my rep, s/he is required to present it to the goverment.
Now, this is more a fantasy than anything else, but I'm still interested in opinions.
Here's what I'm thinking (and I'm not a lawyer, so legalese won't work...):
Name: Affirmation of Individual Rights and Accountability
Contents:
I. Introduction
1. we, as a people, have rights. The government exists because we entrust it to protect those rights and provide necessary services
2. information about crime, US Government registration and confiscation of firearms
3. information about the MA registration system, and how it hasn't solved, or helped to solve a single crime
II. Action
1. The US Constitution, being the law of the land, recognizes the right of people to keep and bear arms. This right shall not be infringed.
2. Infringement means affected in any way that prevents an individual from obtaining any firearm. Insert legalese saying that just because one firearm can be obtained, the government may not prevent an individual from obtaining another firearm.
3. As registration leads to confiscation, as seen in the U.S., the current database will be destroyed, along with all copies, backups, etc. Use lots of legalese to indicate that anyone who retains data shall be punished by some really big fine, and 1 year jail time.
4. As licensing leads to registration, the only license that an individual needs to purchase and/or posess a firearm is proof of US citizenship. This proof need not be carried on the person, and lack thereof cannot be held against the person.
Well, what would you add? What would you change?
I live in Massachusetts, and would very much like to see certain laws and regulations changed (or abolished). I was wondering what y'all think about the introduction of a bill to my representatives. According to state law, once the bill is presented to my rep, s/he is required to present it to the goverment.
Now, this is more a fantasy than anything else, but I'm still interested in opinions.
Here's what I'm thinking (and I'm not a lawyer, so legalese won't work...):
Name: Affirmation of Individual Rights and Accountability
Contents:
I. Introduction
1. we, as a people, have rights. The government exists because we entrust it to protect those rights and provide necessary services
2. information about crime, US Government registration and confiscation of firearms
3. information about the MA registration system, and how it hasn't solved, or helped to solve a single crime
II. Action
1. The US Constitution, being the law of the land, recognizes the right of people to keep and bear arms. This right shall not be infringed.
2. Infringement means affected in any way that prevents an individual from obtaining any firearm. Insert legalese saying that just because one firearm can be obtained, the government may not prevent an individual from obtaining another firearm.
3. As registration leads to confiscation, as seen in the U.S., the current database will be destroyed, along with all copies, backups, etc. Use lots of legalese to indicate that anyone who retains data shall be punished by some really big fine, and 1 year jail time.
4. As licensing leads to registration, the only license that an individual needs to purchase and/or posess a firearm is proof of US citizenship. This proof need not be carried on the person, and lack thereof cannot be held against the person.
Well, what would you add? What would you change?
. I figure that, if I bring someone to the range, and they enjoy it, it's better if I can just sign a paper (of course, I'd give the person the proper training) and say, "Now, go apply for your permit." I figure I'm more likely to get a convert that way.