Guitargod1985
Member
"The law was effective September 30, 1996. However, the prohibition applies to persons convicted of such misdemeanors at any time, even if the conviction occurred prior to the law’s effective date."
I found this text on the ATF's official website in reference to the Lautenberg amendment.
But, wait a minute. I thought that Article 1 Section 9 of the Constitution expressly prohibited any ex post facto law from being passed.
Wow! You know, sometimes I just can't help but feel sorry for all the poor souls in the generations to come who are going be subject to even more of these blatant disregards for our rights. It astounds me that laws such as these are passed by people who are supposedly so intelligent - many of whom possess law degrees or legal experience, I might add. Our elected public servants ought to know better than to trample upon this sacred document. The only thing that matters to them any more is money and control.
I could go on incessantly, but quite frankly, I've lost the energy at the moment. I'll need what energy I can muster to write my congresspig.
I found this text on the ATF's official website in reference to the Lautenberg amendment.
But, wait a minute. I thought that Article 1 Section 9 of the Constitution expressly prohibited any ex post facto law from being passed.
Wow! You know, sometimes I just can't help but feel sorry for all the poor souls in the generations to come who are going be subject to even more of these blatant disregards for our rights. It astounds me that laws such as these are passed by people who are supposedly so intelligent - many of whom possess law degrees or legal experience, I might add. Our elected public servants ought to know better than to trample upon this sacred document. The only thing that matters to them any more is money and control.
I could go on incessantly, but quite frankly, I've lost the energy at the moment. I'll need what energy I can muster to write my congresspig.