Approved unanimously on June 12, 1776, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, drafted primarily by George Mason, is one of the most important founding documents that many people have never even heard of. It influenced the text of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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Under the law, adults 21 and over who can legally possess a handgun in the state of Ohio can carry a concealed firearm without a state-issued permit. The legislation retains the current permitting process for those who wish to obtain a license in order to carry concealed in other states with CCDW reciprocity with Ohio.
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When it comes to the federal government, the Constitution is the rulebook. But the government stopped playing by the rules a long time ago.
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Most people have a short memory, keep things partisan, or are completely ignorant of the history of federal gun control. None of these are acceptable ways to deal with the dangers we face. As Samuel Adams warned, “if we suffer tamely as lawless attack on our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom!”
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The British had a constitution and the Parliament continually violated it. That, more than anything else, led to the final break in 1776.
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Ultimately, government doesn't make the rules for the people. We make the rules for government.
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Writing to James Madison about Shays’ Rebellion in early 1787, Thomas Jefferson said that “a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” He considered it an essential check on government power - a warning that violations of the constitution and liberty might lead to serious trouble for rulers.
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A lot of people think we can solve our problems by electing the right people. But the problem isn't the people. The problem is power.
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Under the proposed law, patients would be able to access cannabis on a physician’s recommendation if they suffer from a “debilitating medical condition” such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients could legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana. S711 would also create a regulatory and tax framework for the cultivation and sale of medicinal cannabis. Home cultivation would not be permitted under the law.
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One of my favorite examples of the power of no was Rosa Parks.
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