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discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,580 posts)
3. If the appeal process includes...
Sat Jun 18, 2016, 06:59 AM
Jun 2016

...actual due process (right to trial by a jury of peers) and ALL evidence is presented then the jury decides if you do or do not remain on the list, IDK... maybe.

The best plan is to get rid of the list. Secret lists of "enemies of the state" have no place in a nation founded on liberty. Hoover had several lists. I think all of them were bad. Nixon had a list. I think Franz Ziereis had a list. Most of the government lists aren't a good thing.

Here's an example of someone with useful list:


Oskar Schindler


But his government didn't really approve.

On it's face seems to be a reasonable proposal.. virginia mountainman Jun 2016 #1
as it exists, gejohnston Jun 2016 #2
If the appeal process includes... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #3
+1 nt jonno99 Jun 2016 #4
^^^ This. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #6
Thanks to you Demnorth Jun 2016 #7
Responsible owners. Straw Man Jun 2016 #8
I really appreciate the background and history Demnorth Jun 2016 #14
have to correct one thing gejohnston Jun 2016 #15
Thanks for the info, Demnorth Jun 2016 #21
You're welcome. Straw Man Jun 2016 #18
Thank you for Demnorth Jun 2016 #22
just to add gejohnston Jun 2016 #10
That was a learning experience, Demnorth Jun 2016 #16
You're welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #11
Thanks for the welcome. Demnorth Jun 2016 #19
The whole list thing is a losing idea discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #20
I agree about the media, Demnorth Jun 2016 #24
and thanks back at you discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #25
In the end, I have to come down on the side of "no lists." Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #5
No use of lists to deny firearm purchase rights. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #9
Admirable that Jolly wishes to do something, but S_B_Jackson Jun 2016 #12
THIS!!!!!! Indydem Jun 2016 #17
Sorry for Demnorth Jun 2016 #23
just found this gejohnston Jun 2016 #13
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