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Tag Archives: Second Amendment
Guns against government?
Do people have a right to resist officers with arms? Of course not, so it is surprising to see frequent claims to the contrary. If there ever was a question, it was settled by the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 when … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Gun Violence, Reed's Views
Tagged Bonus March, Cliven Bundy, SCOPE, Second Amendment, Whiskey Rebellion
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Running against Washington
Join with us to defeat the Washington machine & unleash the American dream.–Sen. Rand Paul Most Americans’ foreign policy judgments are sound and realistic; it’s Washington that tends toward extremism in one direction or another.–Rep. Justin Amash 5-19-15 We stand … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged Common Core, Justin Amash, Kevin McCarthy, Rand Paul, Second Amendment
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Tom Reed for Governor?
I am calling on Gov. Cuomo to reverse his ill-conceived fracking ban that infringes on constitutionally protected property rights. If the Obama administration and even California Gov. Jerry Brown can side with farmers and landowners, now is the time to … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Education, Environmental, fracking, Political, Reed's Views, Rights
Tagged Chris Moss, Gov. Cuomo, NYS, NYS Governor, SAFE Act, Second Amendment
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Martha Robertson Opposes the SAFE Act
Martha Robertson opposes the NYS SAFE Act. After listening to more than 10 hours of public opinion at two Tompkins County Legislature Meeting and two Public Safety Committee Meetings, she voted AGAINST a Resolution that supported the Act. In an article published … Continue reading
Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably.
Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably, but only when the Supreme Court says it does. Before 1920, mostly it didn’t. It all depends on the Fourteenth Amendment which reads in part: “… nor shall any state deprive any … Continue reading
Constitutional Amendment
Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be Paul McCartney, John Lennon. Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC Should the NYS or the Federal Constitution be amended? The idea has merit … Continue reading
Are Republicans their own worst enemies?
Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI), a libertarian, is one of the most conservative members of the House. Nevertheless, Rep. Amash has been criticized for being a supporter of illegal immigration, a charge he denies. The source of the criticism is Americans … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Gun Violence, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged Immigration reform, Second Amendment
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Reed ignores Robertson’s Anti-SAFE Act Stance
The New York State SAFE Act passed the State Legislature in January, 2013. Within two months, New York State Counties were presented with copies of resolutions to repeal the SAFE Act. The one passed in Yates County came from Sen. … Continue reading
What the SAFE Act “Repealers” Won’t Tell You
This article was written by Leah Gunn Barrett, executive director of the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund. I read it in the (Dunkirk) Observer on January 19. The NY SAFE Act, … Continue reading
The New Year Eve’s SAFE ACT Surprise!
On Tuesday, (December 31, 2013), it was announced that an United States Western District Court of New York judge ruled on a SAFE Act lawsuit. After scrutinizing the SAFE Act, and analyzing the plaintiffs’ complaints, constitutional law, and court briefs, Chief Judge … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Gun Violence, Protests, Supreme Court
Tagged gun rights, Nojay, SAFE Act, SAFE Act lawsuit, Second Amendment
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