by on May 7, 2013
Following Kansas’ lead, the Oklahoma legislature is pushing a resolution to nullify unconstitutional federal gun laws.
“On April 16, 2013 in the highest tradition of statesmanship and in
keeping with their oath of office,” the resolution states. “The Kansas
duly elected Kansas legislature and governor nullified all federal laws
and regulations within the borders of Kansas that are in violation of
the second amendment to the United States Constitution.”
In addition to noting the progress that Kansas government has made in
protecting their constituents’ rights from the federal government
through nullification, the Oklahoma resolution recognizes every man’s
individual and natural right to self-defense. The resolution
expressly states, the “second amendment to the United States
Constitution expressly and specifically prohibits the federal government
from regulating the unalienable right to self-defense via bearing
arms.”
The resolution derives its power from the Ninth and Tenth Amendments.
The resolution concludes, saying, “the Oklahoma House of
Representatives reaffirms its commitment to nullifying and interposing
all unconstitutional laws in keeping with the oath of office taken by
all members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.”
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback who signed his state’s federal
gun-control nullification act has come under fire from Attorney General
Eric Holder who in a letter said
“Kansas may not prevent federal employees and officials from carrying
out their official responsibilities [and] … certainly may not
criminalize the exercise of federal responsibilities.”
The Kansas Executive responded to the U.S. Attorney General, saying
“The people of Kansas have clearly expressed their sovereign will. It is
my hope that upon further review, you will see their right to do so.”
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