Court: A constitutional right to a gun

The Supreme Court strikes down the Washington, D.C. handgun ban. (story)
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FastEP3 on 2008-06-26 14:21:57
Well there goes most of the anti-gun folks argument.
  • 96 diggs
    badfrog on 2008-06-26 15:55:20
    I'm really looking forward to not seeing the "Are you in the militia?" crap anymore!
    • 14 diggs
      AlaskaLoneWolf on 2008-06-26 18:17:41
      Militias rock! Gun rules. No need to ask anymore.
    • 28 diggs
      PabloMac on 2008-06-26 20:35:15
      I have always answered that with, "Yes, I am in the militia."
      • 20 diggs
        triad203 on 2008-06-26 22:42:34
        I prefer: "I _AM_ the militia."
      • 4 diggs
        redneckblues on 2008-06-27 00:52:46
        @triad
        Can I be in the militia?
        j/k
      • 2 diggs
        hempydave on 2008-06-27 04:47:17
        "Army of one"
        Motto for the Canadian army para troopers.
    • 4 diggs
      Lavarock on 2008-06-27 00:49:44
      We all are, as citizens. With guns, we are off-duty militiamen, for it is our duty to see to our rights even if violent action must be taken.
      • 0 diggs
        jamesmcv on 2008-06-27 04:00:26
        Scary.
    • 3 diggs
      Nuken on 2008-06-27 01:40:08
      to very loosely quote Adams
      You ask me who is the militia? I tell you sir the militia is the whole of the people!
  • 203 diggs
    GhostyBoy on 2008-06-26 18:15:17
    I'm anti-gun but I support the 2nd amendment.

    What I mean is that I don't like guns, won't have them in my home, and prefer to live in places where the majority do not own or use guns. However, the constitution was written for a reason and I don't think the supreme court should be able to override it.

    What freaks me out is that this bill was 5-4....that's way to close for something so clearly defined in the constitution.
    • 119 diggs
      FastEP3 on 2008-06-26 18:48:55
      You know that is a great attitude to have. I do not agree with a lot of things that people legally do.. that does not mean that I push to outlaw these things, I simply do not partake. It seems like common sense to me. I wish the world was a place where I did not feel like I needed to own a gun to feel safe.. sadly my feelings on gun ownership were confirmed earlier this year when I had to protect myself with a handgun(luckily no shots had to be fired, just having the tool was good enough to avoid possible death or serious injury and further destruction of my property)

      • 29 diggs
        johndavidjack on 2008-06-26 20:06:34
        I agree completely. But there is more to owning a gun that just self protection. A lot of people also enjoy to hunt (responsibly mind you).

        But again, it's scary to think that the ruling was 5-4, because criminals don't obey our laws, so an anti-gun ruling would be helping out criminals; not all of us law-abiding and responsible gun owners.
      • 23 diggs
        insertAliasHere on 2008-06-26 21:45:57
        "A lot of people also enjoy to hunt (responsibly mind you). "

        For that matter, a lot of people just enjoy target practice. Shooting is actually fun, and it gives you a healthy respect for what a gun can do. You're less likely to kill yourself or someone else with a gun if you are properly educated and trained with guns.
    • 66 diggs
      Wargalas on 2008-06-26 19:47:18
      And when bad things happen, gun owners like me will gladly come to your aid because you respected our rights to own firearms.
      • 28 diggs
        Bravesguy18 on 2008-06-26 20:18:20
        Can I get your card? I'm counting on you when the revolution comes.
      • 10 diggs
        Elissar on 2008-06-26 21:46:35
        Amen, brother; I'll be right there with you.
      • 23 diggs
        LaVikinga on 2008-06-26 22:23:12
        And you may be surprised at the tall, cool blonde who'll come to your rescue as well. Not all of us who carry fit the ballcap & cammo-wearing, truck driving stereotype. I'll be the one in the pencil skirt and high heels driving the red rocketsled.

        Just remember, an armed society is a polite society.


        ...from my cold, dead, well manicured hands, Pelosi. Just you try it.
      • 9 diggs
        Wargalas on 2008-06-26 22:26:21
        Absolutely. I drive a Honda Civic, before that a Honda Insight (was totaled in an accident), I'm FAR from your stereotypical "redneck, truck driving type".

        If you'd like to find me, just look me up at www.rightwinglunatic.com Can't miss me. :)
    • 29 diggs
      RuffRidr on 2008-06-26 19:48:48
      I commend your attitude as well. I wish more people were as open minded as you.


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