ORIGINAL: NorthPA
You are just too funny Sylvan.
You do, of course, know that I realize you are making a play on words and that it is generally stated that we live in a democracy. To be absolutely correct in terminology we do exist in what is termed a Democratic Republic.
Regardless, PA is also a commonwealth but only people desperate to make a point go around correcting those who say it isa state --- semantics!
Actually, I do agree with your "rule of law" assertion and to nit pick that I intended anything else is pathetic.
How does "rule of law" take root? It is done by electing, through majority, those majority-elected leaders construct legislation and vote, by majority, into law, or in court appontments, they make appointments and those appointed officials are voted on by a majority, they then review law and vote, by majority, to arrive at a decision.
The concensus of law if for "all" citizens -- not a special few.
But what you fail to realize is that the constitution is above any state made law. And property owners do have more rights of what they do on their property than someone who doesn't own property. I got a license and my vehicle regerstration and I am still driving 100mph on my property. but it's against the law to do so on public roads. I got a hunting license and hunt with a semi and camo on.
I do not have to follow all the laws of the PGC that set fourth for everyone.
The same asmy drivers license. On my property I do not have to obey by the state laws. I can drive wreckless and have races with friends and do burnouts if I want. yet I still have a license.
If I have a hunting license my property still gives me more rights and freedom of choice than I would on SGL. What it comes down to is what do the PGC thinks they own. They do not own me or my land and do not own the animals nor do they govern what I choose to wear or use for a fiream on my property.
Is it that hard for them or anyone to realize that we do have our own rights and choices when it comes to our property.