SORRY BIDEN - IT IS ABSOLUTE!
My View From Inside The Turret
Biden says the Second Amendment is 'not absolute' in his call to reinstate an assault weapons ban, as reported by FOX News on June 2, 2022. In his fervor to demonstrate to the American public that he is a tough guy on gun control, Biden made one of the most transparent gaffs of his political career. And that is saying a lot when it comes to Joe Biden’s political career. Joe Biden thinks the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States is NOT ABSOLUTE in its granting of the absolute right to firearms ownership by citizens who choose to own them.
So, to get started on this subject, let’s take a look at a definition of the word “absolute” as it comes to us from English law dating back to the mid-16th century and as provided in “yourdictionary.com” ... Unconditional; free from any conditions, limitations, and relations; [First attested in the mid-16th century.] So, it appears that Mr. President needs to sharpen up his use of the English language and his understanding of the US Constitution and the very roots of that superb document.
Moving right along then --- his next most famous gaff: The Second Amendment does not give you the right to own a cannon --- but alas and alack, when the question is asked … Can I own a working cannon?
We find that --- Though FEDERALLY LEGAL, the cannon can only be licensed in a few states. Still, legal is legal. Strike two, Mr. President!
Now, focusing on the use of the phrase “Weapons of War”, one cannot help but wonder --- Is it legal to own a fully functional tank?
Yes, it's all legal, if you go by what the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms says … and you are careful where you park it …
Now it seems like a tank is truly a Weapon of War, yet --- still legal. Not looking really good here, Mr. President! And as for the deer wearing Kevlar vest --- Com’on Man!
One more chance – Biden likes to also say: You can’t own a Bazooka --- Uh-oh, look out – when the question is asked --- Can I own a bazooka?
The answer comes back … “rocket launchers, also known as bazookas, are considered "destructive devices" by the National Firearms Act. They are also classified as firearms and are therefore LEGAL WITH PROPER REGISTRATION”.
Now we know that even when classified as REAL weapons of war – the Second Amendment is ABSOLUTE and the right to bear arms (any type, size or shape) SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Do not be fooled --- the rifles sold to the public are not weapons of war – they may look like weapons of war - but they are not the same military grade rifles that are used by our service members.
And while we are at it, you should know that there is no such thing as a GHOST GUN. This is a term coined by the Left to scare you. What they are talking about is the manufacture of pieces and parts of guns that do not meet the federal requirement of having a serial number. So, to be clear … these parts are made to be sold … as parts. However, when these parts are assembled into a finished gun, it is by definition not traceable if used in a crime.
Do you see an opportunity? Yes, that’s correct! Perhaps, this is an area where there could be some bi-partisan agreement … require manufacturers to inscribe certain parts with a serial number that can be traceable. It seems a reasonable enough compromise from my perspective.
Now on the subject of what are absolute and perhaps not absolute rights as outlined in the Constitution, let’s take a few Amendments at random and see how they test out using Joe Biden’s criteria. We are well versed in both the 1st and 2d Amendments … but what about the 3d Amendment? The 3d Amendment (1791) prohibits the federal government from forcing individuals to provide lodging to soldiers in their homes during peacetime without their consent. Now, can anyone imagine the Army saying – We have decided to close Fort Belvoir in Virginia. But, in order to maintain our troops in this area, we – the federal Government – will require homeowners, in the Mount Vernon area surrounding the Fort, to take soldiers into their homes and while they are there, feed them as well. Absolutely not!
Or perhaps we should look at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments collectively. The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, and authorized Congress to enforce abolition. I think that’s an absolute.
The Fourteenth Amendment (1868) granted United States citizenship to former slaves and to all persons "subject to U.S. jurisdiction". It also contained three new limits on state power: a state shall not violate a citizen's privileges or immunities; shall not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; and must guarantee all persons equal protection of the laws. I would say this one is locked in cement!
The Fifteenth Amendment (1870) prohibits the use of race, color, or previous condition of servitude in determining which citizens may vote. The last of three post-Civil War Reconstruction Amendments, it sought to abolish one of the key vestiges of slavery and to advance the civil rights and liberties of former slaves. No one is messing around with this amendment either.
So far, it’s looking like Constitution 1 – Joe Biden 0. Let’s take one more look just to be sure and this time, it’s the … wait for it … 19th Amendment.
The 19th Amendment (1920) prohibits the government from denying women the right to vote on the same terms as men. Prior to the amendment's adoption, only a few states permitted women to vote and to hold office. Looks like another swing and miss for Joe!
The fact of the matter is that the amendments to the Constitution have been made over time --- carefully thought out and acted upon by legislatures who saw the ABSOLUTE necessity to add these absolute guarantees to insure the Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness for all America’s citizens.
So, with that, we politely say to Joe Biden: Keep your hands off our Constitution! We understand it and do not need you to interpret its intent for us.
Let’s make sure he absolutely leaves the Constitution alone by giving him a totally Republican Congress in ’22. Vote like your country depended on it --- because it does.
