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Title: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: ren on December 18, 2020, 01:20:44 PM
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/18/new-ny-law-bans-sale-confederate-flags-state-property/ (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/18/new-ny-law-bans-sale-confederate-flags-state-property/)
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: hvybarrels on December 18, 2020, 01:25:40 PM
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/18/new-ny-law-bans-sale-confederate-flags-state-property/ (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/18/new-ny-law-bans-sale-confederate-flags-state-property/)

Who wants to make some lawsuit money?
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: groveler on December 18, 2020, 01:50:32 PM
I was born and raised in CA.
I really don't have a dog in this North/south fight.
One thing I do know is I prefer southern people over
Democrats from the NE.
I prefer Spanish over
Hawaiian and Mandarin
over Democrat.
Aloha.

Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: aletheuo137 on December 18, 2020, 03:10:03 PM
I was born and raised in CA.
I really don't have a dog in this North/south fight.
One thing I do know is I prefer southern people over
Democrats from the NE.
I prefer Spanish over
Hawaiian and Mandarin
over Democrat.
Aloha.
Hey, I resemble those remarks!

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: robtmc on December 18, 2020, 03:55:36 PM
Hey, I resemble those remarks!
As do I, born and grew up in SoCal.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: aletheuo137 on December 18, 2020, 04:29:11 PM
As do I, born and grew up in SoCal.
Sorry, born and raised here. Mom from Maine, and wife from NJ.

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 26, 2020, 06:32:25 PM
I understand their intentions but they so utterly fail in trying to achieve their goals.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: changemyoil66 on December 26, 2020, 07:49:50 PM
I understand their intentions but they so utterly fail in trying to achieve their goals.
Not if there is no winning lawsuit.

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 27, 2020, 08:25:11 PM
Not if there is no winning lawsuit.

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I was referring more to how their methods will produce more resistance than anything else. They want to change society but you don't force social change at the barrel of a gun.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: hvybarrels on December 27, 2020, 08:56:53 PM
I was referring more to how their methods will produce more resistance than anything else. They want to change society but you don't force social change at the barrel of a gun.

If they want Dixie to rise again this is the way to accomplish it
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: changemyoil66 on December 27, 2020, 09:20:36 PM
I was referring more to how their methods will produce more resistance than anything else. They want to change society but you don't force social change at the barrel of a gun.
If anything i own becomes illegal, i will surrender the item prior to. And majority will do this because no one here does anything illegal. So there really is no other way for more resistance besides a lawsuit.

The big question is at what point will LE stop just following orders and doing their job?

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 28, 2020, 10:17:05 PM
If anything i own becomes illegal, i will surrender the item prior to. And majority will do this because no one here does anything illegal. So there really is no other way for more resistance besides a lawsuit.

The big question is at what point will LE stop just following orders and doing their job?

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I would assume that point depends on both their level of understanding of the law/order they are taksed with enforcing compared to their understanding/interpretation of the constitution and individual rights.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: changemyoil66 on December 29, 2020, 11:16:34 AM
I would assume that point depends on both their level of understanding of the law/order they are taksed with enforcing compared to their understanding/interpretation of the constitution and individual rights.

It seams that only Sheriffs know how to read and comprehend more, police  not so much.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 30, 2020, 02:57:40 PM
It seams that only Sheriffs know how to read and comprehend more, police  not so much.

Just because they come to a different interpretation doesn't mean they don't comprehend.

Even on this forum where we are all pro-gun we don't all interpret the 2nd amendment exactly the same.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: ren on December 30, 2020, 02:59:18 PM
Just because they come to a different interpretation doesn't mean they don't comprehend.

Even on this forum where we are all pro-gun we don't all interpret the 2nd amendment exactly the same.

How do you interpret the 2A?
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 30, 2020, 03:01:33 PM
How do you interpret the 2A?

Gotta be more specific in your questioning. No, I am not avoiding the question, it is just such a wide topic when we really get into it.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: ren on December 30, 2020, 03:27:46 PM
Gotta be more specific in your questioning. No, I am not avoiding the question, it is just such a wide topic when we really get into it.

should law abiding citizens be allowed to CCW here in Hawaii? Is it necessary to register our firearms with HPD?
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 30, 2020, 03:49:15 PM
should law abiding citizens be allowed to CCW here in Hawaii? Is it necessary to register our firearms with HPD?

I do think that the government needs to allow (and actually issue) concealed carry permits here in Hawaii.

I have mixed feelings on firearm registration, there are positives and negatives to firearms registration. When it comes to the constitutionality, I do not believe registration inherently violates the 2nd amendment.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: changemyoil66 on December 30, 2020, 06:11:49 PM
Just because they come to a different interpretation doesn't mean they don't comprehend.

Even on this forum where we are all pro-gun we don't all interpret the 2nd amendment exactly the same.
I know how u interpretate it. Which leads us back to my comment about sheriffs and police.

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 31, 2020, 08:35:36 AM
I know how u interpretate it. Which leads us back to my comment about sheriffs and police.

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Relevance? The sherriffs and the police are both local police agencies. Neither is inherently superior in their training and neither dictate how constitution is to be interpreted.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: changemyoil66 on December 31, 2020, 08:49:29 AM
Relevance? The sherriffs and the police are both local police agencies. Neither is inherently superior in their training and neither dictate how constitution is to be interpreted.

You are correct, they are similar.  Except that Sheriff is an elected position.  But not in Hawaii I guess.

Do you wonder why multiple Sheriffs departments from across the nation have made statements on not to enforce your favorite red flag laws and PD have been quiet?  The chief of PD is a political position, Sheriff is not because it's voted on by the people.  Well everywhere except Hawaii.  This is why they have said they would not enforce an unconstitutional law.  Also PD have been given orders to stand down in many rioting cities, and Sheriff's have deputized local PD.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on December 31, 2020, 10:52:15 AM
You are correct, they are similar.  Except that Sheriff is an elected position.  But not in Hawaii I guess.

Do you wonder why multiple Sheriffs departments from across the nation have made statements on not to enforce your favorite red flag laws and PD have been quiet?  The chief of PD is a political position, Sheriff is not because it's voted on by the people.  Well everywhere except Hawaii.  This is why they have said they would not enforce an unconstitutional law.  Also PD have been given orders to stand down in many rioting cities, and Sheriff's have deputized local PD.

The Hawaii Sheriff's Department is under the Hawaii State Department of Public Safety.  They are not used in a law enforcement capacity the way most states' County Sheriffs are.

Most other states have County Sheriffs and City Police.  They may also have State Police (Highway Patrol/State Troopers).  This is because there are "gaps" in jurisdictions.  Not all county residents reside within city limits, and not all parts of the state, specifically highways, lie within a single city or county jurisdiction.

Hawaii is unique.  Each Island is assigned a county, and the county incorporates all the cities of the island.   Since there are no gaps between city and county jurisdictions, one local law enforcement entity is sufficient.

Our Sheriff Deputies do things like security at the state capital, airports and courthouses, serve warrants and subpoenas, and certain law enforcement tasks -- some of which require statewide jurisdiction, like narcotics investigations.

Here's their mission statement:

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Narcotics Enforcement Division
The Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) serves and protects the public by enforcing
laws relating to controlled substances and regulated chemicals. They are responsible for the
registration and control of the manufacture, distribution, prescription, and dispensing of controlled
substances and precursor or essential chemicals within the State.

Sheriff Division
The Sheriff Division carries out law enforcement services statewide. Its mission is to preserve
the peace by protecting all persons and property within premises under the control of the
Judiciary and all State facilities; providing process services and execution of court documents;
handling detained persons; and providing secure transportation for persons in custody. It also
provides law enforcement services at the Honolulu International Airport.

https://dps.hawaii.gov/about/divisions/law-enforcement-division/

Bottom line:  Hawaii's Sheriff Department is not like in most other states.  They won't be the ones enforcing, or choosing not to enforce, unconstitutional gun laws.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on December 31, 2020, 12:31:42 PM
You are correct, they are similar.  Except that Sheriff is an elected position.  But not in Hawaii I guess.

Gotcha, though we can end up with gun hating liberal sherrifs in liberal states too.

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Do you wonder why multiple Sheriffs departments from across the nation have made statements on not to enforce your favorite red flag laws and PD have been quiet?  The chief of PD is a political position, Sheriff is not because it's voted on by the people.  Well everywhere except Hawaii.  This is why they have said they would not enforce an unconstitutional law.  Also PD have been given orders to stand down in many rioting cities, and Sheriff's have deputized local PD.

Gotcha, I see what you are getting at. However when it boils down to it each individual officer or Sherriff's deputy is going to have to make a personal decision on how they believe any given law relates to a constitutional protection (or just follow orders without thinking it through). My point was that just because a LEO follows an order doesn't mean they did so blindly, disregarding the constitution, they may believe the order not to violate the constitution. Such an individual would not be a mindless drone or intentionally violating the constitution.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on December 31, 2020, 12:55:38 PM
Gotcha, though we can end up with gun hating liberal sherrifs in liberal states too.

Gotcha, I see what you are getting at. However when it boils down to it each individual officer or Sherriff's deputy is going to have to make a personal decision on how they believe any given law relates to a constitutional protection (or just follow orders without thinking it through). My point was that just because a LEO follows an order doesn't mean they did so blindly, disregarding the constitution, they may believe the order not to violate the constitution. Such an individual would not be a mindless drone or intentionally violating the constitution.

Not unless the leadership takes an opposite stance.

If the Sheriff decides the law is unconstitutional, and he sets policy that the department will not enforce it, then all of his Deputies will (must) adhere to that policy.  If they don't, they won't be deputies for very long.

No different than a Police Chief deciding they will no longer make arrests for pot, even though it's still illegal in their city. 

Individual officers can only disobey their leaders for so long before they are caught letting people go who should be arrested -- or vice versa.  If they persist, they will be looking for work.

Law Enforcement leadership has the responsibility to set policy on how they will perform enforcement.  If the mayor appointed the Sheriff, and he doesn't like the policies, and the Sheriff won't make changes, then the mayor can fire him.  If the Sheriff is elected by the residents, and they like his policies, nothing the Mayor can do about it.

Basically, the leadership (Sheriff) has the power to enforce or ignore laws.  Generally, his Deputies will follow his position, whether or not they disagree with him.  If it comes down to an opinion on the Constitutionality of a law, then a deputy MIGHT decide to ignore that law.  More often than not, they would not be working for a Sheriff with values they disagree with anyway.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Brystont1 on December 31, 2020, 02:33:42 PM
I do think that the government needs to allow (and actually issue) concealed carry permits here in Hawaii.

I have mixed feelings on firearm registration, there are positives and negatives to firearms registration. When it comes to the constitutionality, I do not believe registration inherently violates the 2nd amendment.

If I don’t register my firearms can I “keep and bear them”?
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: omnigun on December 31, 2020, 02:46:20 PM
If I don’t register my firearms can I “keep and bear them”?

The constitution doesn't mention criminals or felons ability to keep and bear arms....we go down a dark rabbit hole with that. 
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: ren on December 31, 2020, 03:52:46 PM
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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Phazuka on January 01, 2021, 01:19:46 PM
Born in Alabama, raised in Nuuanu.

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Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: eyeeatingfish on January 01, 2021, 09:28:43 PM
If I don’t register my firearms can I “keep and bear them”?

Registration doesn't preclude you from owning the firearm, it is just something you are required to do if you chose to own them.

If you want to go much deeper into this subject, might I suggest starting a new thread. Don't want to get too far off track here.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Wchiro on January 05, 2021, 12:49:31 PM
I do think that the government needs to allow (and actually issue) concealed carry permits here in Hawaii.

I have mixed feelings on firearm registration, there are positives and negatives to firearms registration. When it comes to the constitutionality, I do not believe registration inherently violates the 2nd amendment.

I beg to differ, you can't purchase a firearm in Hawaii if you don't have a permit and you can't own it (legally) if you don't register it.
Title: Re: they banned guns...now they are banning flags
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on January 05, 2021, 01:21:05 PM
I beg to differ, you can't purchase a firearm in Hawaii if you don't have a permit and you can't own it (legally) if you don't register it.

The test of a gun law is whether it has any effectiveness at preventing or solving gun-related crimes.

In Maryland, they went a step further and registered not just serial numbers, but they also kept a fired casing from each gun and created a searchable database.  Their "dream" was to have a way to match the spent casings found at a crime scene (i.e. inside a dead body) and identify whose gun fired it.

After FIFTEEN YEARS and $5M to setup and run the program, the system didn't solve a single crime.  So, they scrapped it.

Firearm registration, likewise, might be a convenient research tool for Cops when tracking down owners of given firearms that may have been used in crimes, but there's little the registration system does to PREVENT any crime.

There is legal precedence where courts decided that a person ineligible to legally own a firearm can't be charged for failing to register the firearm as required by law.  To do so violates the Constitution's 5th Amendment against self-incrimination.  So, criminals can LEGALLY abstain from gun registrations, whereas legal gun owners cannot.

The ONLY FUNCTION of a registration system is for (1) confiscations, and (2) enforcing background check laws for private sales.

Confiscations can be unconstitutional sweeping confiscations or just individual owner confiscations -- e.g. someone is adjudicated no longer permitted to own guns, authorities will know what guns to search for.

When someone sells a gun on the private market, and if there's a law requiring background checks for the private buyers, the seller could just ignore the law if the buyer wasn't required to report the sale to the state via registration.  Therefore, only law-abiding owners will register guns.  No crimes were prevented, other than compliance with gun registration laws.