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Default Re: Supreme Court Will Hear D.C. Guns Case

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Originally Posted by Philadelphia View Post
I should probably look this up before opening my mouth but I thought the Bill of Rights was something not subject to amendment and the framers made sure foolishness on the part of the people wouldn't screw up our fundamental rights?
The BoR, like most of the Constitution, is subject to amendment via the process stipulated in Article V. The only part that is not amendable is that states cannot be deprived of their equal representation in the Senate w/o their consent.
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