Citizens have rights, governments don’t.
Posted by Rob Longenecker on March 10th, 2009
John Longenecker (no relationship to me) has been writing intelligently on gun issues for many years.
He brings up a great point in responding to a NY Times article about the Washington, D.C. push to give residents a vote in the House of Representatives.
The NY Times blames the gun lobby for delays and says that the measure “has run afoul of the gun lobby that is determined to deny Washington another fundamental right to regulate firearms.”
John wisely points out that “citizens have rights, governments do not.” We should remember that and remind our representatives.
I recommend John’s article here.