Issue Position: The Original Intent of the Constitution

Issue Position

I believe that the original intent of the US Constitution and its subsequent amendments is the only valid interpretation. When North Carolina ratified the constitution and the bill of rights in 1789 the limits of our state sovereignty were well defined and protected by the 9th and 10th amendments. The 2nd amendment is an absolute amendment meaning that as long as the 3 protections outlined by Thomas Jefferson still exist (to protect against criminals, to protect against a foreign invasion and to protect against the abuses of our own government) no interpretation by any court can limit the right of law abiding citizens to bear arms. I also believe the Supreme Court is not abiding by the original intent of the Constitution to adjudicate disputes but they have chosen to write laws instead.

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