Why the light media coverage on Heller?

I'm puzzeled why there has been such light media coverage. Granted, I've been in Iraq, but I still check the news online occasionally. I haven't seen much media attention. Am I wrong?

I would think that such an important case which will squarely ask a controversial question which will help define our most important Constitutional right would be given daily press.

If this were Roe or Brown or another case that determined the 1st I would think it would get more attention.

borntwice, as I understand the policy - political discussions tend to be divisive and heated in nature and have been removed from the high road because it doesn't further our cause to debase each other and the political parties. we all have our opinions - yes - but political discussions quickly turn to name calling and innuendo and there's just really no way around it other than to remove it.

yes, you do have a 1st Amendment right to say what you want without persecution from the government. but much like the 2nd Amendment, and the fact that you can't bring your gun on my private property without my consent, you also can't exercise your 1st Amendment "rights" on the high road without the owners consent.

does that explain it clearly enough?

borntwice: I would LOVE your opinion on media coverage and Heller. That was my question. I didn't ask your political opinions.

And for the record, I am not any of the things you are accusing me of. In fact, I'm sweating my balls off over here in Iraq in a perpetual state of exhaustion working 7 days a week, 15+ hours a day, living in 3rd world conditions, eating crummy food, frequently out on dangerous missions convoying or flying around this armpit to defend our rights (yes, yours and mine) and knowing that many of my brothers and sisters are literally dying here to defend our rights to practice our 1st and other Amendments under our Bill of Rights and the US Constitution. So, lest you forget that many of the members of THR have made sacrifices - you should really watch who you are namecalling. What have YOU done for freedom lately?

borntwice, you're evading the true question on this thread.

I'm not too interested in engaging much longer on any other dialogue with you. If you want to discuss the constitution, go to THR - Legal - Start a New Thread and type until your heart is content. Then you can engage in whatever topic YOU want.

I'm not complaining about my volunteering and am proud to do so. I'm simply saying that when you call me and others here 'marxists' or 'fascists' you don't have your facts straight. My reference was simply to document a few of MY sacrifices for freedom. I HAVE TAKEN AN OATH TO LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I was asking a question: Have you taken a similar oath? If not, then yes you have a right to call me whatever name you want. But you appear silly and have no credibility in doing so. Take a similar oath and then I'll be inclined to listen to your insults.

Finally, I don't understand how you can attack members here, including me, and in the next breath wish me well. That being said, my aim will be true. Our motto here is "We give the enemy the maximum opportunity to lay down his life for his beliefs."

Back to the original question - I also agree that it's encouraging that the media has overwhelmingly swept this under the rug. To me, that's a good indication of the expected outcome. I would be more concerned if the media had a "countdown to the elimination of gun rights."

Leadcounsel, the foods not that bad.

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Dogmush, have you 'eaten' any real Iraqi 'food' yet?? How many times have you had dissentary? I've been sick for a week and it's aweful...

What unit are you with?