Karolina Turska  - "Our democracy is not static but vulnerable. Our rights, even if fought for and already won, can be threatened or taken away. "
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I absolutely and completely agree with that. you are correct, As an example, our 2nd amendment rights are constantly eroded, especially here in Hawaii. Not a single CCW "permit" issued in an entire year to anyone at all that applied ?  Why again do we need "permits" to do things we are supposed to have a right for ? None of the criminals that constantly commit crimes seem to be the slightest bit concerned with getting a permit to carry before they commit crimes. 3 people in Makaha, no permit required. the Kalihi store holdup, no permit required. 
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I cant remember the story, but saw that some of the universities and other "officials" were rejecting "permits" for people to hold protests. Again, why do we need a permit to do something that we are supposed to have a right for ?
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"shall not be infringed" - that is supposed to mean something.