Posted on 10/19/2011 2:05:40 PM PDT by neverdem
Does the Second Amendment right to bear arms for self-defense extend outside the doorway of our homes? Well, no — at least not according to rulings of judges in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Virginia. Although 40 states currently mandate that permits shall be granted to allow all competent, law-abiding adults who seek them...
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On the other hand, it is certainly true that gun-rights advocates do assert a constitutionally sanctioned privilege for responsible, law-abiding citizens to protect themselves outside their homes, and that the vast majority of state governments agree.
To resolve any lingering doubt, the National Rifle Association is asking our nation’s highest court to take this issue up in the fall and “correct the widespread misapprehension that the 2nd Amendment’s scope does not extend beyond the home.” Stephen Halbrook, a NRA attorney, observes that this is necessary because “some judges have buried their heads in the sand and have refused to go one step further.” Even some conservative judges have admitted wariness about second-guessing such constitutional interpretations. As Judge J. Wilkinson who sits on the 4th Circuit Court wrote in March, “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.”
Given an abundance of other contentious public poll problems on its plate, the Obama Administration isn’t expected to encourage the Supreme Court to hear the question before 2012 election. In fact the Administration isn’t likely to do so until or unless it’s able to appoint another liberal justice to the bench in order to seal the deal.
Does this give you any ideas of how you might personally help influence whether or not this happens in the voting booth?
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Oh gee whiz... the vast majority of those who would want to be able to exercise armed self defense on their property but beyond their physical doors, are not crooks and probably even seldom get traffic or parking tickets. There's far more tragic mayhem from criminals because people are restricted from doing this, than would likely result from accidents because it was allowed.
"We don't gotta show you no stinking permits!"
Judges do not like “self help” outside the courtroom.
Self help means judges and the courts can be bypassed by a citizen.
“On the other hand, it is certainly true that gun-rights advocates do assert a constitutionally sanctioned privilege for responsible, law-abiding citizens to protect themselves outside their homes, and that the vast majority of state governments agree.” Let me fix that.
On the other hand, it is certainly true that gun-rights advocates do assert a constitutionally sanctioned RIGHT for responsible, law-abiding citizens to protect themselves outside their homes, and that the vast majority of state governments agree.
Once Leftists target something, they never stop until their objectives are accomplished. They are relentless.
They will not stop until all private gun ownership in the United States is illegal. It may take 25, 50, or even 100 years, but they will not quit until they see it done. When it happens, they will refer to it as “progress”....
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Issa has subpoenaed Holder. Grassley said the investigation will go into next year. Let's see what happens.
“...Once Leftists target something, they never stop until their objectives are accomplished. They are relentless.
They will not stop until all private gun ownership in the United States is illegal. It may take 25, 50, or even 100 years, but they will not quit until they see it done. When it happens, they will refer to it as “progress”....”
I agree with ya. At some point I suspect that those with em will have no choice but to dispose of those that don’t....now that would be referred to as real “progress”.
Yes we (our Pols) are BACKWARD and we're trying to change it (them). Even the Dems (not the Chi commieRATS) know IL is a laughing stock on firearms. We cam 'close' a year ago to passing CCW. So all hope is not lost.
Not admitting ANYTHING but if I had to go into 'da hood' you could bet I'd 'prolly' be carrying (again). They attack white folks for almost no reason now. And I'm too old now to take a beating. And I'm too mean to allow it ;-)
Excellent & true. Our judicial demi-gods hate to be reminded that they’re only human.
28 states trust me to conceal carry, but my home state, IL, doesn’t. That’s stupid.
Despite that, gun control is over in IL. Just his year 8 liberal and I mean liberal ladies went shotgunning on a lark. They loved it and can’t wait to go again, although they don’t own guns themselves.
I was just talking to a black SS alderman who stated emphatically that he’s for CCW in IL. He said, “There are good guns.”
I think we’ll see CCW in months.
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