Hi, this is TheCandidConservative with today’s minute on states’ rights…

The House recently passed a bill allowing concealed weapons permits to be used in all states – regardless of a state’s existing firearms laws. Though we understand the sentiment, conservative thinkers should not support the action. The National Right to Carry Act is heading for the Senate. If approved, gun owners and concealed permit carriers will be understandably thrilled. Those of us falling into those categories but with a deep interest in preserving our Constitution will feel differently.  It’s about States’ Rights. Do we support a large Federal government that both parties use to push their special interests, or states that have the power to address social issues as the Founding Father’s intended? Constitutional questions on state gun control should be addressed by our judiciary, not Congress. Using the Feds to trump states’ rights on guns opens the door for doing exactly the same thing with gay marriage.

I’m Dr. Carl Mumpower and you just spent a minute with a candid conservative…