In forming and authorizing a government to enhance the right of self-defense, the individual does not cede nor limit any fundamental rights except as specifically agreed upon. This statement counters one of the prevailing doctrines of those opposed to the “right to bear arms”, that there is a presumed “social compact” entered into by each person who is born a citizen. Proponents say the implied contract dictates that, “each citizen relinquishes his right of self-defense to government, for the sake of order.” This sounds nice, but it is bad doctrine. Presumed social compacts are whatever the government says they are. Only specific agreements entered into by all citizens can rightfully limit the exercise of fundamental rights. Otherwise, who is to decide what rights are “presumed” to be limited in a social compact?
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 02:33:26 +0000
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