If you "knew it" then why did you bother asking the question as to whether it was a violation of Mr. Kelly's rights?
Actually, if you read my post, I asked if it was a "infringement" as defined by many here on this and other gun forums.
isn't this by the definition given by many on this forum here daily, an infringement of Mr. Kelly's 2nd Amendment rights?
Again, I have no problem with the shopkeeper and his decision to not sell Mark Kelly the gun. I know that is his right and I fully agree with it whether or not I agree with his reasons. My question was why folks that in one breath rant about any one ever being denied a firearm, and then with the next say "yep, ain't it great he was denied". That's all. No need to put words in my mouth or read something more into my response than there was.
Buck you are a little confused about rights.
A right does not mean that private parties have to cater to you or anyone else. It means you are protected from the government infringing upon your rights.
Seems I'm not the only one confused......I believe your rights are also protected from being infringed upon by private parties and individuals also....not just the government. While a gun shop can refuse to sell you a firearm for certain concerns, can they deny you enter the store because of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual preference? Can the gas company deny to sell you fuel for your furnace because of the color of your skin? Is this not a case of a private party catering to you or any one else?
Again.....you guys need to chill. I never said I disagreed with the shop owners decision, in fact I said I tended to agree and understand why he did it.....if that is indeed why the sale was not made. I also understood this....
Oh, and some of the guys who are happy he was refused the purchase just see it as a case of someone they don't like getting a little of what they deserve.
.....just human nature.