Liberal Courts and 2nd Amendment

[jhudock]

Good article in Forbes on current status of 2nd amendment issues:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2011/10/18/liberal-courts-still-gunning-against-second-amendment-rights/

 

[Loosedhorse]

Says a judge:

This is serious business. We do not wish to be even minutely responsible for some unspeakably tragic act of mayhem because in the peace of our judicial chambers we miscalculated as to Second Amendment rights.

Interesting that he is only concerned with "responsibility" if a criminal commits something unspeakable (with a legally carried firearm) if a law is overturned; and not about his responsibility if the law remains intact, forcing a victim to be unarmed, and allowing that same criminal to commit that same unspeakable act (with an illegally carried firearm).

:banghead:

 

[BigG]

Very astute observation, Loosedhorse!

 

[nigmalg]

This is serious business. We do not wish to be even minutely responsible for some unspeakably tragic act of mayhem because in the peace of our judicial chambers we miscalculated as to Second Amendment rights.

Additionally, it's not the judiciaries place to be "responsible" for their interpretations; only accuracy is important. It's not their place to make sure we're safe. They are not setting policy.

If their interpretation overturns 90% of existing gun laws, so be it. If they find that the 2nd amendment protects carrying a gun outside the home, so be it. If the super majority of the country, or the legislature doesn't like it, they can pass a constitutional amendment and have it ratified to clarify restrictions.