Federal judge rules ban on firearms in post offices unconstitutional

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Federal judge rules ban on firearms in post offices unconstitutional
thehill.com

A federal judge in Florida ruled a U.S. law that prohibits people from having firearms in post offices to be unconstitutional, the latest court decision declaring gun restrictions violate the Constitution.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a Trump appointee, cited the 2022 Supreme Court ruling “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen” that expanded gun rights. The 2022 ruling recognized the individual’s right to bear a handgun in public for self-defense.

The judge shared her decision in the indictment that charged Emmanuel Ayala, U.S. Postal Service truck driver, with illegal possession of a firearm in a federal building.

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A lot to unpack here but I'll just focus on this;

the place that mass shootings in the US began

The term "going postal" is what they're referring to.

There were mass shootings prior to the post office.

Freedom is scary, get over it. If you crave safety go live in an authoritarian society like China.

Freedom is scary

I'm pretty free and never have to fear that the jackass in front of me on the highway will pull a gun if I look at him wrong. Crazy how a gun isn't necessary for freedom.

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Can you just go back to Reddit please?

I see you would prefer an echo chamber reinforcing your beliefs.

Seeing other people’s viewpoints and understanding their thoughts on an issue can be difficult.

Freedom is scary, get over it.

Hahaha literally a fucking caricature response. Fuck your viewpoints and your dementia ridden thoughts.

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