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FarmerRick:

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110104/NEWS/101040319/1001/news

A man who emigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom more than 30 years ago filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the state of South Dakota after his application for a concealed weapon permit was denied.

Under South Dakota law, a person must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for a concealed weapon permit, but Wayne Smith contends that provision violates the U.S. Constitution. Smith, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, filed his lawsuit in U.S. District Court.

Smith and the ACLU also asked a federal judge for an injunction that would prohibit county sheriffs from denying concealed weapon permits based on the state's citizenship requirement.


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Greybeard:
If he has been here 30 years, and hasn't obtained U.S. citizenship, then he can go pound sand as far as I'm concerned. You want the rights that go with citizenship, become a citizen!! /rant

NE Bull:

--- Quote from: Greybeard on January 04, 2011, 04:42:05 PM ---If he has been here 30 years, and hasn't obtained U.S. citizenship, then he can go pound sand as far as I'm concerned. You want the rights that go with citizenship, become a citizen!! /rant

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I'll second that GB.
What exactly is legal permenant residency status? If your here to live our good life, then become a citizen, if not....

wrenrj1:
Permanent resident status=green card

You are able to live and work in the US on a permanent basis.

unfy:
IMHO, the Constitution applies to citizens.  If he aint a citizen....

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