ACLU questioning universal background checks

[Sam1]

Of all things, never thought I'd see this coming

 

http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/04/exclusive-aclu-says-reids-gun-legislation-could-threaten-privacy-rights-civil-liberties/

[Steelharp]

Once in a while, even a blind squirrel...

[Guest 6.8 AR]

The group who caused some of the problems concerning mental health, are now concerned with UBC.

We'll see how strongly they fight it. I doubt they do more than a little lip service, but anything is better

than none, I guess.

[Guest PapaB]

The group who caused some of the problems concerning mental health, are now concerned with UBC.

We'll see how strongly they fight it. I doubt they do more than a little lip service, but anything is better

than none, I guess.

 

You actually gave the reason they will strongly fight it. The UBC's will include more access to the mental health records they fought to supress. They're trying to keep their work from being undone.

 

I disagree with their motives but I hope they succeed nonetheless.

[mikegideon]

Of all things, never thought I'd see this coming

 

http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/04/exclusive-aclu-says-reids-gun-legislation-could-threaten-privacy-rights-civil-liberties/

 

I did. When you start crapping on folks' civil rights, they'll usually step in. No matter how you feel about them, this is a good thing.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

You actually gave the reason they will strongly fight it. The UBC's will include more access to the mental health records they fought to supress. They're trying to keep their work from being undone.

 

I disagree with their motives but I hope they succeed nonetheless.

That's something I hadn't thought about. Makes sense.

[Reservoir Dog]

When you start crapping on folks' civil rights, they'll usually step in.

 

Not when it comes to gun rights.  The ACLU is typically silent on 2A issues.  Until they fight for all rights, I have no respect for the ACLU.

[mikegideon]

Not when it comes to gun rights.  The ACLU is typically silent on 2A issues.  Until they fight for all rights, I have no respect for the ACLU.

 

Yep. They're traditionally anti-gun. I haven't read their position since Heller and McDonald. Most of your basic Libtards aren't going to listen to us or the NRA. This could be some powerful stuff. More power to 'em. Their letter to the Witch Hunt...

 

http://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_letter_to_vice_president_bidens_gun_violence_task_force.pdf

Edited April 6, 2013 by mikegideon

[Guest HvyMtl]

ACLU has more focus of privacy, and first A rights, than 2nd.  Always have.  However, the letter they wrote, well, quite an interesting read.  And, to the surprise of a lot here, their letter falls on the side of protecting gun owners. 

 

And the ACLU sues to stop things... (I know, a bunch of lawyers suing? But usually, these guys are on the winning side of the court battles, and this probably came as an unexpected shot across the bow from the liberal side of the sea...)

Edited April 7, 2013 by HvyMtl

[Moped]

It serves the liberals right!

[mikegideon]

ACLU has more focus of privacy, and first A rights, than 2nd.  Always have.  However, the letter they wrote, well, quite an interesting read.  And, to the surprise of a lot here, their letter falls on the side of protecting gun owners. 

 

And the ACLU sues to stop things... (I know, a bunch of lawyers suing? But usually, these guys are on the winning side of the court battles, and this probably came as an unexpected shot across the bow from the liberal side of the sea...)

 

I thought the ACLU letter was well written. I think their emphasis on solutions was a little wrong, but am OK with what they submitted.

Edited April 7, 2013 by mikegideon

[Seabeejason]

If they can help us defeat "universal background checks" then maybe we can join forces with them for a bit. We need all the help we can get. Edited April 7, 2013 by Seabeejason

[mikegideon]

If they can help us defeat "universal background checks" then maybe we can join forces with them for a bit. We need all the help we can get.

 

We probably should just wish them well :)  I doubt that they're ready to befriend us.

Edited April 7, 2013 by mikegideon

[vontar]

I know the ACLU normally stays away from gun issues, I believe it is they know the NRA will be there.  I don't want to say they take sides but it is good when you feel they are on the right side.