tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post5985959722069372848..comments2024-03-19T03:27:42.798-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: More Thoughts on the SupremesMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-13929431964449211692007-05-22T00:20:00.000-06:002007-05-22T00:20:00.000-06:00I'm a voting member, and I'll vote for you.I'm a voting member, and I'll vote for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-32345067752868910982007-05-18T22:08:00.000-06:002007-05-18T22:08:00.000-06:00Not to put too fine a point on it, but over the pa...Not to put too fine a point on it, but over the past fifty years the courts have consistantly denied us our Second Amendment rights... so if the Supremes do so again tomorrow, what will have changed? honestly, a 'collective rights' decision on Parker will have about as much impact on us as the Dred Scott decision did on the average slave. <BR/>Remember, it hasn't been the courts that have won us Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-72152319640949496522007-05-15T22:34:00.000-06:002007-05-15T22:34:00.000-06:00Would you be willing to publicly stand up to Wayne...Would you be willing to publicly stand up to Wayne LaPierre's stand on make-believe gun-free zones in schools?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-54081862157618916762007-05-15T21:23:00.000-06:002007-05-15T21:23:00.000-06:00While there's no such thing as a guaranteed result...While there's no such thing as a guaranteed result from the Supreme Court, the appellate court's opinion is so historically sound and so comprehensive that it is intellectually impossible to construct a rational LEGAL argument (as distinguished from an "I just don't like guns" argument) for a collective-right reading of the Second Amendment. So I say let's go for it - Parker is the best and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-46093009387216940832007-05-14T09:25:00.000-06:002007-05-14T09:25:00.000-06:00You would have my full support and vote Michael.You would have my full support and vote Michael.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-43505796986300096672007-05-13T19:27:00.000-06:002007-05-13T19:27:00.000-06:00Michael, you'd be a great asset on the NRA board, ...Michael, you'd be a great asset on the NRA board, which can use a communicator like you. You come across as a regular guy, while unfortunately other high profile people like the late, great Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper and the Nuge may not present the best face possible for a lot of middle-of-the-road people who need to be convinced that the NRA is not an extremist organization (I love these guys Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406865622693181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-13528653150181570492007-05-13T13:49:00.000-06:002007-05-13T13:49:00.000-06:00Run! Michael! Run!Run! Michael! Run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-89493895233244033132007-05-11T13:03:00.000-06:002007-05-11T13:03:00.000-06:00If SCOTUS declares 2A as a collective right, other...If SCOTUS declares 2A as a collective right, other rights reserved "to the people" will go the same way and life here will be hell.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393344788210904114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-86736054472785614052007-05-11T12:45:00.000-06:002007-05-11T12:45:00.000-06:00Seems like they are kind of in a hard spot if they...Seems like they are kind of in a hard spot if they want to claim a collective right view of it. If they do, some people <I>are</I> going to decide that it is time to just start killing policticians and the people who support them. <BR/><BR/>How many will do this? This is what makes it a hard decision for those that would subvert the Constitution. If even as much as 0.0014 percent of the gun Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57527016395736934462007-05-11T11:13:00.000-06:002007-05-11T11:13:00.000-06:00Run for the NRA Board of Directors? Shouldn't be ...Run for the NRA Board of Directors? Shouldn't be a question, do it! You'd have my support 100%. You're one of the few who understands what is actually going on and I think you could make a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-76667572189229448302007-05-11T08:43:00.000-06:002007-05-11T08:43:00.000-06:00Chris, I am with you Brother. We started this coun...Chris, I am with you Brother. We started this country as a bunch of radicals, and we might just end it that way too. Or get us back on track, which is what I am personally hoping for.<BR/><BR/>As for running for the NRA Board, it couldn't hurt, or could it? I know absolutely nothing about Neil Knox, other than I tended to agree with him and his boys. But something went on there, and he got Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-66462141654156224592007-05-11T07:01:00.000-06:002007-05-11T07:01:00.000-06:00If SCOTUS declares the 2nd amendment to be a colle...If SCOTUS declares the 2nd amendment to be a collective right we're finished.<BR/><BR/>If a democrat wins the Whitehouse, the DC Gun Law will be spread to the entire country.<BR/><BR/>The backlash to that will be lead to the NRA being declared a terrorist organization by the government, or a Quisling one by the members. You aren't gonna want to be out fron on either.GeorgeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736838055941100599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-19054706318351563012007-05-10T22:09:00.000-06:002007-05-10T22:09:00.000-06:00SCOTUS would be collectively insane to attempt a d...SCOTUS would be collectively insane to attempt a definitive "Yeah, individual right; now, go do The Right Thing". It leaves way too many questions unanswered, such as explaining just WHY I can't own a Carl Gustav or an M60. (Sorry, flashback moment.)<BR/><BR/>You get thinking about "Okay, you can have it if you can pack it during a 12-mile forced march, and can complete it in 4 hours" as a Jerry The Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181610016755426448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-66790559834385888472007-05-10T22:01:00.000-06:002007-05-10T22:01:00.000-06:00Run, Mike, Run!!! We need you on the Board of Dir...Run, Mike, Run!!! We need you on the Board of Directors. You have my vote. As for the Supreme Court, they have already outlawed the 1st Amendment with their upholding of the Campaign Finance Reform. I am sure they would have no qualms about making the 2nd unconstitutional!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-31203634184539199092007-05-10T21:20:00.000-06:002007-05-10T21:20:00.000-06:00Chris B, you forgot to include the MSM for aiding ...Chris B, you forgot to include the MSM for aiding and abetting treason against the Constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-44892170350905999772007-05-10T19:35:00.000-06:002007-05-10T19:35:00.000-06:00Michael, you're a natural for the NRA board. You'd...Michael, you're a natural for the NRA board. You'd have tremendous support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-5660873628520859092007-05-10T19:26:00.000-06:002007-05-10T19:26:00.000-06:00It is important to note, the constitution does not...It is important to note, the constitution does not GRANT us the right to keep and bear arms to defend ourselves, any more than it GRANTS us the right to practice our religion.<BR/><BR/>We have these rights inherently, as free men.<BR/><BR/>No law, or court ruling, or amendment can take away my right to defend myself, by force of arms if necessary; and I will actively resist the enforcement of AnarchAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447178964096399015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-31456701333102235592007-05-10T18:54:00.000-06:002007-05-10T18:54:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.AnarchAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447178964096399015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-86631190504763989602007-05-10T17:52:00.000-06:002007-05-10T17:52:00.000-06:00MB, what would you change about the NRA? BTW, you'...MB, what would you change about the NRA? BTW, you'll need a new suit for campaigning.Not Availablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01223004855455109087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-79562267864997525792007-05-10T16:02:00.000-06:002007-05-10T16:02:00.000-06:00please runFD in ALplease run<BR/><BR/>FD in ALAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-25019130442403163272007-05-10T13:58:00.000-06:002007-05-10T13:58:00.000-06:00I'd join the NRA just to vote for you.I'd join the NRA just to vote for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-7816840795738916952007-05-10T12:22:00.001-06:002007-05-10T12:22:00.001-06:00RUN!RUN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-71042569579338310162007-05-10T12:22:00.000-06:002007-05-10T12:22:00.000-06:00If I could predict the future; the Supremes will h...If I could predict the future; the Supremes will hear the Parker case. They will decide that there is an individual right to own firearms but subject to "reasonable" regulation. <BR/><BR/>Some states and cities would interpret that to mean you can own a handgun for self defense but only if it were a one-shot muzzleloader and fired the new and improved Nerf round.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, if Denise was Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056788933846349361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-22401572465370129502007-05-10T12:20:00.000-06:002007-05-10T12:20:00.000-06:00Michael, I think you should definately make a run ...Michael, <BR/><BR/>I think you should definately make a run for the NRA Board of Directors. You seem to understand that while hunting is fine, people are moving away from this and to shooting as a sport. You'd have my vote. <BR/><BR/>JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-79346324136041232922007-05-10T10:37:00.000-06:002007-05-10T10:37:00.000-06:00Now is the time to take the Second Amendment up wi...Now is the time to take the Second Amendment up with the Supreme Court. With it likely that a socialist will be elected the next President, we don't have the luxury of waiting any more. Either it is or it isn't. I've heard this "oh, we might lose" mantra for 40 years. Well hell, WE MIGHT WIN! And NRA and GOA are scared of LOSING MONEY! Go for it. The average person doesn't have that much Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com