ACLU files a pro-CCW lawsuit. Sorta.

[aray]

What do ya'll think of this?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A federal lawsuit filed in Sioux Falls alleges that the state's concealed weapons law is discriminatory because it requires the permit holder to be a United States citizen.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of Wayne S. Smith, a Minnehaha County resident who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years after emigrating from the United Kingdom.

http://nation.foxnews.com/aclu/2011/...#ixzz1AHqELbMP

[jocko]

Originally Posted by aray

What do ya'll think of this?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A federal lawsuit filed in Sioux Falls alleges that the state's concealed weapons law is discriminatory because it requires the permit holder to be a United States citizen.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of Wayne S. Smith, a Minnehaha County resident who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years after emigrating from the United Kingdom.

http://nation.foxnews.com/aclu/2011/...#ixzz1AHqELbMP

is not a US citizen after sponging off of us for over 30 years, ship the fokker back.. along with the ACLU lawyers. I willchip in on air fare.

[Longitude Zero]

If the man/woman wants to carry concealed they MUST become a citizen first. He has been here long enough to do that. If someone does not think enough of their adopted country, USA, to become a citizen then they have no business bellyaching about not being able to CCW.

Thus endeth the rant.

[jfrey]

If a person isn't a citizen of this country they don't get to enjoy the rights guaranteed to "citizens", therefore, he doesn't get a license to carry - plain and simple. What don't judges get this simple principle???? It's the LAW! ACLU needs to take a leap. Funny they don't take a case to defend a "citizen" of THIS country.

[Bawanna]

Here in Washington you can get a permit or transfer a handgun if you are a permanent resident alien or used to be you acquired an alien firearms license.
Your still documented and in country legally, just not a citizen.
Before everyone lights up their weedburners to flame me, my wife falls into this category. Thus far she has not acquired a CCW since the state has only recently made up their mind how they want things to work, government confusion.

Reading some of the comments attached to the article reminds me of why our country is in so much trouble and also why I try to avoid this section.
Traumatizing at best.

[kb2wji]

Originally Posted by jocko

is not a US citizen after sponging off of us for over 30 years, ship the fokker back.. along with the ACLU lawyers. I willchip in on air fare.

Count me in. Where do I donate?

[joje]

i'm not a citizen either. they make you stand up, raise your hand and denounce your father country. i'm frankly totally against handing out citizenships for any other reason than birth and i'm ok with the taxation without representation part, but the day they reach foir my ccw i'm out of here. i'll take my taxes, guns and my american wife with me

[jocko]

Originally Posted by joje

i'm not a citizen either. they make you stand up, raise your hand and denounce your father country. i'm frankly totally against handing out citizenships for any other reason than birth and i'm ok with the taxation without representation part, but the day they reach foir my ccw i'm out of here. i'll take my taxes, guns and my american wife with me

I sure in hell would not be over here in MY COUNTRY and bragging about this comment either.. That is a B. Sh-t statement to make IMO.

[Bawanna]

Walk very softly guys.

[Dietrich]

Bawanna,what`s the deal about Mrs.Bawanna? I always figured that she was some poor lady you clubbed over the head and drug into your cave.She should be given full citizenship without delay.