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13. What about the "Preamble to the Constitution" that says (and I'm going to paraphrase here like...

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #11)

Tue Jul 5, 2022, 01:54 AM

Jul 2022

Alito's response to abortion)

"Ensure domestic Tranquility"...(jumping ahead)..."and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, to ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

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I need the help of constitutional lawyers or those who can make more sense... [View all] Enter stage left Jul 2022 OP

Not a lawyer, but there is a maxim in common law: Gaugamela Jul 2022 #1

Guess they decided abortion was an exception to that. iemanja Jul 2022 #7

Not to my knowledge but it's probably hidden in the 2nd Amendment somewhere. I Hate this crap. LoisB Jul 2022 #2

P.S. Sorry for my ignorance too. LoisB Jul 2022 #3

i live in a high fire danger area , but home grwon idiots still insist on bringing this stuff in AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #4

Self-defense fireworks? RockRaven Jul 2022 #5

Fireworks are not really a constitutional matter. Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #6

I can't help but laugh...Yeah I know LeftInTX Jul 2022 #14

The 10th amendment essentially says states can regulate fireworks as they see fit. Takket Jul 2022 #8

thank you, that's the answer I was looking for... Enter stage left Jul 2022 #9

The really reason I asked this, is if applies to fireworks in NY... Enter stage left Jul 2022 #10

It does apply to gun laws. Frasier Balzov Jul 2022 #11

What about the "Preamble to the Constitution" that says (and I'm going to paraphrase here like... Enter stage left Jul 2022 #13

They think the Constitution they're creating will benefit future generations. Frasier Balzov Jul 2022 #15

"Domestic tranquility"... FBaggins Jul 2022 #16

I have always thought it strange multigraincracker Jul 2022 #12