Bill of Rights exhibit highlights arms issue
Kudos to the Greensboro Historical Museum for its excellent programs on the Bill of Rights. Its earlier programs on presidential powers in wartime, including their historical context, are presently highly relevant to our nation.
The Dec. 2 program at the Central Library on the right to keep and bear arms of the Second Amendment is likewise most relevant.
For the first time since 1939, the U. S. Supreme Court will be considering this right in its current term. Adding to the interest are the highly controversial, different perspectives on this right. Is it a "collective" right (as related to a "militia" and not "personal" in the words of one court of appeals) or is it an "individual" right? Respectful arguments have been made on both sides of this issue.
The Dec. 2 program should elicit much interest and thoughtful dialogue. Greensboro is fortunate to have such a fine museum and it deserves our support.
Sometime between today and Dec. 2, I look forward to visiting its exhibit on the recently recovered, original North Carolina version on the Bill of Rights.
Robert Peters
Greensboro
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Robert,
They can take away my guns when I've used every last bullet or shotgun shell to keep them from doing so.
Posted on November 30, 2007 10:19 AM