Originally posted by Kolar
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The Constitution is a very clear document that sets the standards for which it is to be judged. The Constitution's framework is a respect for individual property rights, "self-evident", from which all other rights stem from - free speech, ownership (of guns), et cetera (As a sub-point, this is why I believe government-owned industries and programs are unconstitutional - ethics aside). As I stated earlier, in my eyes the only crime that deserves capital punishment is murder, but that doesn't mean capital punishment should be the result of every murder.
Though you'd definitely have a fun time trying to convince me that child molestation is somehow less cruel or unusual than a good ol' bullet to the head. Child molestation is a really sketch topic for property-rights advocates and its corresponding branch of philosophy, due to so many mitigating circumstances. I don't think that the death penalty should be the first and foremost punishment, but I'm sure there's at least one dude out there who's fondled more than enough children to deserve capital punishment.
edit: as for your edit... while on-face I saw it as a triumph for the 2nd amendment, it does bring about the question of federalism and states' rights. Perhaps Congress can't pass a law banning guns, but does that also include local governments? interesting train of thought...
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