outerlimits Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 had mixed feelings about this, but now i'm convinced it's a good idea. the us supreme court will decide today (and announce on monday) whether they will take up the case regarding washington dc's gun control. if they do, this will be the most important decision made by the bench on the 2nd amendment in many, many years. 11 states are on the bandwagoon supporting the challenge. i'm hopeful the current makeup of the court will be on our side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 had mixed feelings about this, but now i'm convinced it's a good idea. the us supreme court will decide today (and announce on monday) whether they will take up the case regarding washington dc's gun control. if they do, this will be the most important decision made by the bench on the 2nd amendment in many, many years. 11 states are on the bandwagoon supporting the challenge. i'm hopeful the current makeup of the court will be on our side. Very interesting. Let's keep our fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I hope they hear it and rule with the constitution... things could get.... interesting if they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 My prediction: The take a pass on the case, leaving the gun ban overturned in DC, but not affecting other jurisdictions where bans are based on "state's rights". This would seem to be the only way out for the court where the disconnect between that the constitution requires, and the "desired outcome" of increased government power, are in such clear conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbine Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I hope they hear it and rule with the constitution... things could get.... interesting if they don't. Same here. If they rule the other way...........spells doom for anything that is gun related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 You beat me to it Rob. That's exactly what I figure they will do also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) I never did think they would hear it as we talked about on another thread, but who knows? It would be nice to put this one to bed for good. If the follow the framers then they would rule in our favor and we could finally move on. If they do hear it it might not be what you think. They may choose to rule on whether DC has the right to ban guns and not whether it's an individual right... which would leave us right where we are and would open the door for others to do the same. That thought has me more worried than a ruling on the 2nd. I think they would do the right thing there, but I'm not sure about the other. Edited November 9, 2007 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'd really, really like to jump in here with both feet but I won't. Not only would I be preaching to the choir, I'd be contributing to the politicalization of the forum which is not what we do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 but I won't. . . I'd be contributing to the politicalization of the forum which is not what we do here. Good point. Technical Q.: Monday is a federal holiday. Wouldn't the announcement come on Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 but I won't. . . I'd be contributing to the politicalization of the forum which is not what we do here. Good point. Technical Q.: Monday is a federal holiday. Wouldn't the announcement come on Tuesday? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I wonder if the Justices remember that the people we honor on Monday did not fight for this country just with pride and fierce words, they used their guns also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbine Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I wonder if the Justices remember that the people we honor on Monday did not fight for this country just with pride and fierce words, they used their guns also... AMEN TO THAT TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I wonder if the Justices remember that the people we honor on Monday did not fight for this country just with pride and fierce words, they used their guns also... That wins the 'Post of the Day' award... IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I wonder if the Justices remember that the people we honor on Monday did not fight for this country just with pride and fierce words, they used their guns also... That wins the 'Post of the Day' award... IMHO I second that motion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Make me three!! I pray for the best outcome!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rusert Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think that the Supreme Court will hear the case because the appeal is based on a decision by a Federal court. Let's keep our fingers crossed. The "anti's" don't need more ammunition, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 We should know in a few hours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Only Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'll keep it short and sweet.Does it really matter what they do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Official announcement is a few hours away. Rumor is that CNN recieved leaked info that they WILL hear the case. If its true, then, here we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'll keep it short and sweet.Does it really matter what they do? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'll keep it short and sweet.Does it really matter what they do? Yep. Possibly big time - although, frankly, I don't expect them to display any chutzpah in the matter and make any sort of sweeping ruling one way or the other (it also depends on how the case is brought before them, of course...). I have a large amount of fear that, if they did make a sweeping ruling, we would be very unhappy with it, though... (like, they would rule that the 2nd Amendment is not an individual right.... say bye bye to your bang-bangs, then, kids...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 There are several strict constructionest Judges on the bench. The constitution is fairly clear...and the writings of the founding fathers clarify it even more. I hope upon hope it is in the hands of good men. jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 from Supreme Court Blog Spot "At 10 a.m., the Court is scheduled to release orders from the Justices’ private conference last Friday We will provide coverage as soon as the list becomes available." Crossing my fingers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbine Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 from Supreme Court Blog Spot"At 10 a.m., the Court is scheduled to release orders from the Justices’ private conference last Friday We will provide coverage as soon as the list becomes available." Crossing my fingers Alan +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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