tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post5257752808439721755..comments2024-03-17T05:26:42.972-04:00Comments on Spencerblog: E-Mail of the WeekSpencerbloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09091827187116268547noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-81267329260480096622010-02-02T08:54:10.075-05:002010-02-02T08:54:10.075-05:00Scott - Is it OK to shout fire in a crowded theatr...Scott - Is it OK to shout fire in a crowded theatre? Is it OK for me to own an arsenal of RPG'? I don't believe the constitution and the Bill of Rights were created to allow a free for all. You're a lawyer. Would you use the first amendment as an argument to defend a child pornographer? You're starting to sound like a member of the ACLU.Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-11407933524256228842010-02-02T06:21:26.164-05:002010-02-02T06:21:26.164-05:00I don't agree. If you are in favor of limits o...I don't agree. If you are in favor of limits on semi-auto guns (where limits have been imposed for decades - think machineguns and destructive devices), then expect limits on the first amendment now that we have the internet. Justice Scalia said that a constitutional right that is subject to a future judges assessment of it's usefulness is not a constitutional right (this is not a verbatim quote).<br /><br />Don't mess with the Constitution. You take our guns, your free speech rights will be next.<br /><br />C. Scott Shields, Esquire<br />www.cscottshields.comPro Christ Pro Gunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810295701134994178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-79819194823653531882010-02-01T20:26:17.052-05:002010-02-01T20:26:17.052-05:00Scott - Welcome back. I don't know why this wo...Scott - Welcome back. I don't know why this would irk you. I was just pointing out that limits are often necessary. Wouldn't you agree?Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-52994601475723905902010-02-01T15:59:10.997-05:002010-02-01T15:59:10.997-05:00Bob:
Its been awhile, but now you have me irked (...Bob:<br /><br />Its been awhile, but now you have me irked (a little). Scalia, in the Heller decision, stated that you can's apply the technology standard to guns as your reason for banning semi-autos, lest that same reasoning being applied to the first amendment as the Founding Fathers never thought about the advent of the internet.<br /><br />Full autos, rpg's and other "destrucive devices" have been regulated since the 30's.Pro Christ Pro Gunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810295701134994178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-3208671551578557132010-01-31T22:08:33.831-05:002010-01-31T22:08:33.831-05:00GREAT SCOTT!
Well done Gil, although, it was a l...GREAT SCOTT!<br /><br /><br />Well done Gil, although, it was a little easy.steve mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475435322052587508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-72544099026073173312010-01-31T21:07:03.039-05:002010-01-31T21:07:03.039-05:00Bingo, Gil! Yea, it's Back to the Future. But ...Bingo, Gil! Yea, it's Back to the Future. But Fog of War isn't Hollywood. It's Bob McNamara's mea culpa. When someone steps forward to admit mistakes of grand proportions, it's worth paying attention. It will give you a different take on the war in Nam. And maybe a different take on war in general.Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-36884524879881583892010-01-31T19:54:48.463-05:002010-01-31T19:54:48.463-05:00Back to the Future?Back to the Future?Spencerbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091827187116268547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-61623645705551746542010-01-31T19:12:23.912-05:002010-01-31T19:12:23.912-05:00Fog of War - Watch it. See if you can handle the t...<i> Fog of War - Watch it. See if you can handle the truth. </i><br /><br />Holly influencing you too much, Bob? I understand, I'm with you. For example, I'm expecting Nike to produce and sell Air McFlys with the cool Auto-Laces by 2015. (Know the reference?)steve mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475435322052587508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-69189884791294859122010-01-31T13:36:06.394-05:002010-01-31T13:36:06.394-05:00Gil - It's interesting that you would be OK wi...Gil - It's interesting that you would be OK with foreign concerns influencing our elections. But then, the U.S. government, and U.S. corporations have been doing this for decades. I guess the question is , where do we draw the line with constitutional rights. For example, lets take the second amendment. I think most of us, including me, would agree that we should all have the right to keep firearms in our home to protect our family and posessions, but would you want your neighbors to have the right to own fully automatic weapons? How about RPG's? Chemical weapons? Should the Supreme Court take modern technology into consideration when ruling on cases, or should they always stick with the literal interpretation? <br /><br />Fog of War - Watch it. See if you can handle the truth.Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-12929442336591959822010-01-31T12:57:44.036-05:002010-01-31T12:57:44.036-05:00"Arguably" being the key word here.
And..."Arguably" being the key word here.<br /><br />And personally I have nothing against Hugo Chavez taking out an ad in support of the re-election of Barack Obama as long as it is clearly stated: "Paid for by Marxist Nutjob Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez."Spencerbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091827187116268547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-7283403858582953292010-01-31T11:47:11.145-05:002010-01-31T11:47:11.145-05:00Gil - We may agree that this is the constitutional...Gil - We may agree that this is the constitutionaly correct decission, but the question still remains about how to handle foreign interests taking advantage of this decission. Will this open the door for, lets say, Hugo Chavez and Citgo to influence elections?<br /><br />Fog of War - I find it interesting that someone who enjoys documentaries as much as you do has avoided watching, arguably, one of the best ever made. It's been out since 2003! I'm thinking of a Jack Nicholson line from "A Few Good Men".Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-5158930967968249372010-01-31T08:56:43.565-05:002010-01-31T08:56:43.565-05:00Not yet.Not yet.Spencerbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091827187116268547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-24384459147149207532010-01-30T18:45:36.399-05:002010-01-30T18:45:36.399-05:00Sometimes we agree on things. For instance "C...Sometimes we agree on things. For instance "Crazy Love". BTW, did you get a chance to watch "Fog of War"?Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-90145734196273146032010-01-30T18:40:49.893-05:002010-01-30T18:40:49.893-05:00I'll agree to the strict disclosure, just let ...I'll agree to the strict disclosure, just let me get my jaw off the floor first. :)Spencerbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091827187116268547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-69714987780258938132010-01-30T17:41:31.799-05:002010-01-30T17:41:31.799-05:00Gil - I read your column, and I think you make a v...Gil - I read your column, and I think you make a very convincing argument. Convincing enough that I have to agree with you. I do however think that strict guidelines should be in place that require full disclosure.Bob Bohnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727853354188545192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463472772679876402.post-52678181669066941302010-01-30T13:25:58.573-05:002010-01-30T13:25:58.573-05:00Gil:
I don't understand how Pat can call Scal...Gil:<br /><br />I don't understand how Pat can call Scalia a racist, after all Obama is a light skinned black with no negro dialect. At least that is what the Democratic leadership has told us.<br /><br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522881724288647492noreply@blogger.com