The day after a massive gathering of gun-rights activists at the Virginia Capitol, the state Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation that would allow authorities to take guns away from people deemed dangerous to themselves or others.
The Democratic-led Senate gave preliminary approval to the so-called “red flag” law, SB 240.
The bill had been passed by in previous Senate sessions, including the day when the Senate passed three other gun bills, including universal background checks, a 'one handgun a month' law, and granting local governments the authority to ban weapons during permitted events in public spaces.
But on Tuesday, it went through several fights, with amendments proposed by Republicans ruled out of order and readings of substitutes waived.
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This makes it indisputable that the Bloomberg-financed Virginia Democrats are unconcerned by public opposition to their plan and will not be deterred by it. The question of the hour thus becomes: What's Next?
ReplyDeleteI am sure and reading your piece now. Thanks.
DeleteThe People's Demands/Concerns be damned. Just a bump in the road to hell.
ReplyDeleteReally.
DeleteWhat about "red flag" laws being applied to politicians who propose laws that are flagrant violations against the Bill of Rights? You know, like "red flag" laws which violate the 4th and 5th Amendments. Remember, "the rule of law" and "no one is above the law"--according to "the equal protection of the laws" (14th Amendment) which was supposed, along with the 13th, enacted to end slavery. --Ron W
ReplyDeleteGood enough for me but not for thee........
DeleteThey don't give a damn what the public wants or thinks. It's what they want. Fuc& law abiding John Q Public. They are not going to stop. Time to spill blood.
ReplyDeleteThey are not going to stop.
DeleteAbsolutely.
https://www.captainsjournal.com/2020/01/21/the-nra-wants-to-compromise-in-virginia/
ReplyDeleteGOA. Thanks.
DeleteAside from politicians violating their oath, the eyes should be on the courts. Because even a bad law is law unless stayed by injunction (even then, only temporary) or decided upon by the court (even then appealed, waiting for en banc, etc).
ReplyDeleteIt is the courts (looking at you U.S. Supreme) which needs to grow some courage and put this nonsense down once and for all.
Of course, y'all can decide a law is null and void. But be prepared to see that through to the end no matter the costs.
Rick
I had thought of this but you are the first to broach the subject. Thanks.
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