Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse? I Never Heard That One, Have You?
Kevin Baker suggests that CNN committed no crime, as the gun was never transferred to Drew Griffin or transported out of Texas. That may be correct, but even if it isn’t, Griffin almost certainly did not know he was breaking the law. But, you say, “ignorance of the law is no excuse!” Actually, in this case, courtesy of the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act, it probably is. Kudos to Matt Rustler for the discovery.
February 24th, 2005 at 3:56 pm
This discovery does not seem to be creating a lot of happy campers among my fellow pro-gun bloggers. It’s hard to let go of a bone once you’ve been chewing on it for a few days — especially when the bone is as big and tasty as CNN. Sheesh! It’s not like I rewrote the law just to get the bastard off.
I suggest that anyone who’s unhappy with section 924(a)(1)(D) tell it to Harold Volkmer. He was the chief sponsor of FOPA in the House. Damn his eyes! How dare he get Congress to make things a little better for gun owners, for once?
February 25th, 2005 at 5:57 am
[...] like, fact check or some shit? In an update to CNN’s rifle felony, Matt notes (and Xrlqy Wrlqy agrees) that CNN’s violation [...]
February 25th, 2005 at 5:54 pm
[...] unished.Well, that’s another data point to keep in mind. And Xrlq chimes in with the whole Ignorance of the law is no excuse thing, wher [...]
February 28th, 2005 at 12:07 pm
thare are tomeny laws right now that make no
cents. hell thay made a law if you underware
is showing its a $50.00 fine. popole like
geting fucked, hell hafe of you voted for
bush! i say fuck all you ass holes.
N-B-K