Hi Matt,
I've read into the Jornal do Brasil site and others (O Globo [1] and
Terra[2]) and don't see any mention of the new legislation. I'll check w/
family in Brazil but if you get further word and could spread the word that
would be great.
thanks,
C.G.
[1] http://www.globo.com/
[2] http://www.terra.com.br/
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gomes@navigo.com
Carlos Macedo Gomes
_sic itur ad astra_
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Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:11:12 -0300 (Hora padrco leste da Am. Sul)
From: "Daniel Fabio Jacob Nogueira LL.M."
To: freematt@COIL.COM, CYBERIA-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Brazil Parliament Votes To Allow Air Passengers To Carry Firearms?
Organization: Jacob & Nogueira S/C
I haven't heard anything like that around here. Ive searched JB and
have found nothing to that respect. Furthermore, it seems a bit
unBrazilian to take such a stance. Brazilian nationals do not have a
Constitutional Right to bear arms ( not even for a well-regulated
militia) and there has been a clear legislative movement towards
restricting as much as possible the use / permission to use /
purchase of firearms. Some time ago there was a bill introduced in
the Brazilian Congress seeking to ban all civilian firearms, except
for rural citizens rifles.
Even it the news was true, it would be the fastest ever action ever
from Congress. The Brazilian Congress simply is not able to legislate
that fast. The only way to introduce legislation with such urgency is
by Provisional Measures, which is somewhat like an Executive Order.
The President passes a Provisional Measure, which has the same
efficacy of law during 60 days; during that period congress must
confirm or deny the Measure. If confirmed, it is converted into law.
Regards
Daniel Fabio Jacob Nogueira, LL.M.
Brazilian Attorney
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