Cato Daily Podcast
Guns, Dope, Hunter Biden, and Constitutional Rights
Jun 13, 2024
Legal expert Clark Neily discusses Hunter Biden's gun permit conviction, Second Amendment rights, and the War on Drugs. The podcast explores the appeal potential, the ambiguity of controlled substance laws, Hunter's criminal activities, and the fairness of the justice system.
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- The case of Hunter Biden highlights the intersection of Second Amendment rights and drug laws in the United States.
- Selective prosecution concerns arise from the focus on gun crimes versus other criminal allegations in high-profile cases like Hunter Biden's.
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Hunter Biden's Conviction on Firearms Charges
Hunter Biden was convicted on charges related to lying about drug use on a federal form to obtain a gun permit and possessing a gun while under the influence of drugs. The case highlights the contrast between Second Amendment rights and drug laws. Despite being the son of the US president, Biden faced charges for misrepresentation on federal forms and violating laws on possession of firearms by drug users.
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