Here’s an interesting take on gun control: When Montana entered into the Union, it did so on the condition that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to bear arms. Should it be re-interpreted to mean a state’s right to arm its National Guard, then this would place the Second Amendmment further down the list of rights. This, in turn, would violate the pact the state has with the Union (presumably, they value this right highly), and could lead to secession.
It’s all over the news, if you know where to look.
Washington Times: Montanans Insist On Gun Rights
Montana, the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller
WND: ‘Any person’ has right to gun, state says
Reason: Montana: Wrong Heller Decision Would Violate Its Compact with the United States
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Doubting Thomas 02.25.08 at 3:00 pm
I really doubt that this will happen. Now, on the other hand, Alberta joining Montana as a republic sounds pretty good to me. Take that, Ontario and Quebec!
Joshua 02.26.08 at 10:28 pm
I think there are many reasons for Montana to secede from the Union. The Second Amendment is a major and important one, but so is taxes, immigration, and just the total disregard for state’s rights.