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CNMI: CNMI officials oppose repeal of handgun law
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Mark A. Taff
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This comes as David and Li-Rong Radich seek a summary judgment in a lawsuit against the Department of Public Safety, claiming it denied their second amendment rights to own handguns.
The office of the Attorney General says a favourable ruling by the court would not redress the plaintiffs' alleged injuries.
It also argues the second amendment cannot be interpreted in a manner which is contrary to the intent of the framers of the Covenant.
It added that handguns are not constitutionally protected in the CNMI because handguns have never been used by the law-abiding citizens of the territory for the purpose of self-defense. |
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teebonicus
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"It also argues the second amendment cannot be interpreted in a manner which is contrary to the intent of the framers of the Covenant."
See: Article IV, Section 1. pp2 - "supreme Law of the Land"
"It added that handguns are not constitutionally protected in the CNMI because handguns have never been used by the law-abiding citizens of the territory for the purpose of self-defense."
This argument should get laughed out of court. So, according to this, a fundamental right of every human being doesn't exist because they have historically been denied the ability to exercise it?
Please.
Red Queen, call your office....
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