Someone disagree's with the crapper...

The following was a message posted from a reader following up on an article we posted about constitutionality viewable here http://wicburycrapper2.blogspot.com/2009/08/oath-keepers-followup-interview-with.html.

Anonymous said...

Crapper you're way off on the second amendment. In the Heller case the SCOTUS addressed the issue stating that the 2nd amendment right IS an individual right rather than a collective right.

Also, the N/G no longer fits the definition of militia since it is under the control of the federal government. As Thomas Jefferson stated "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."

Also, the 10th amendment says that unless powers are specifically given to he federal government by the constitution, they fall under the authority of the state or the people. How in Gods name can that mean they are "up for grabs"? That's absolute nonsense. The federal government violates this amendment to the constitution on so many fronts it's ridiculous. Technically it means that if the constitution doesn't give the feds the authority to do something, iy doesn't have the authority to do it. Period. If a state decides not to address something, it becomes a matter between the voters of the states and their elected state officials. In no way does it by default give the authority to the federal government.

September 6, 2009 7:27 PM