"Gun Bill in Missouri Would Test Limits in Nullifying U.S. Law"

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Gun Bill in Missouri Would Test Limits in Nullifying U.S. Law

by By JOHN SCHWARTZ at the NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/us/missouri-gun-measure-pushes-nullification-boundary.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=3&

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Unless a handful of wavering Democrats change their minds, the Republican-controlled Missouri legislature is expected to enact a statute next month nullifying all federal gun laws in the state and making it a crime for federal agents to enforce them here. A Missourian arrested under federal firearm statutes would even be able to sue the arresting officer.

The law amounts to the most far-reaching states’ rights endeavor in the country, the far edge of a growing movement known as “nullification” in which a state defies federal power.

The Missouri Republican Party thinks linking guns to nullification works well, said Matt Wills, the party’s director of communications, thanks in part to the push by President Obama for tougher gun laws. “It’s probably one of the best states’ rights issues that the country’s got going right now,” he said.

The measure was vetoed last month by Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, as unconstitutional. But when the legislature gathers again on Sept. 11, it will seek to override his veto, even though most experts say the courts will strike down the measure. Nearly every Republican and a dozen Democrats appear likely to vote for the override.


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[msongs]

1. I see pointy headed white sheets behind most of this stuff nt

[wild bird]

2. They can't nullify federal gun laws,

the only thing MO can do is refuse to enforce federal law, they can tell the feds, "you want these laws enforced? Do it yourself, but don't expect any state or local help or resources from us".

They're well within their rights to do that, but it'll foster bad feelings between the state and feds.

This is just a bunch of reactionary Right Wingers trying to stick it to the "man", which will backfire badly on them.

[robinlynne]

3. a dozen democrats appear likely to vote for the override? Let's make some phone calls!

[Historic NY]

4. Morons, whats next seccession.

[CTyankee]

5. well, surprise, surprise...NOT

This is where all this crap about the 2nd Amendment, aka God's Holy Writ, and states rights crap come together and I think we could see it coming...or at least some of here at DU could...