Last night at the Loudoun County Republican Committee meeting the following resolution was passed with the full support of the committee:
Bill of Rights Resolution
Whereas, the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution states “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed; and
Whereas, the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution states “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized”; and
Whereas, the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution states “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”; and
Whereas, the 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution states “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence”; therefore
Resolved, the Loudoun County Republican Committee stands steadfast with the constitutionally protected rights of the citizens of Loudoun County; and
Resolved, the Loudoun County Republican Committee resolutely opposes Red Flag Gun Confiscation Laws, otherwise known as “Extreme Protection Acts” including the Threat, Assessment, Prevention and Security Act (TAPS); and
Resolved, the Loudoun County Republican Committee requires that all Republican elected representatives and candidates in Loudoun County oppose these unconstitutional schemes; and
Resolved, The Loudoun County Republican Committee calls upon all elected officials to stand with the Founding Principles of our great Republic and oppose all unconstitutional schemes; and
Resolved, that the Chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee shall cause copies of this resolution to be disseminated to all Republican members of the General Assembly, and to the media.
