Bill O’Reilly supports the disarming of Americans
Feb 25, 2010 constitution, news, politics
While interviewing Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, Bill O’reilly justifies disarming American citizens, in direct violation of the 2nd amendment, during a “national emergency” such as hurricane Katrina – because of the looting and chaos that took place. We know that in New Orleans, weapons were confiscated from everyone, not just armed looters and people in the streets. Police forcefully entered homes and confiscated weapons from homeowners, even in upscale neighborhoods of the city. O’Reilly said that he supports the suspending of the constitution when authorities “can’t control the city”. Furthermore, O’Reilly asserts that it is a “pretty extreme position” to oppose unconstitutional policies during a “state of emergency” (which, I might add, is always vaguely defined and seems that lately, can be declared at any time, for any reason and under any circumstances that authorities feel is appropriate).
O’Reilly interviewed Steward Rhodes because of the statements of Mark Potok in a previous interview. Potok claims, in the interview, that members of the Oath Keepers are dangerous because they are joining as a reminder that they took an oath to first and foremost defend the constitution. I would argue that it is people like Potok who are dangerous – people who think that the Constitution only applies in situations where everything is peachy. Well, Potok, I have news for you – the Constitution applies at all times – not just when you or any other lawyer or government official thinks it does.
Tags: constitution, disarmament, Katrina, Mark Potok, martial law, oath keepers, police state, Stewart Rhodes
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