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To: DumpsterDiver
I hope this bill is signed by Bush (or has it been?).

Not yet. But understand that what I quoted is only part of the findings, it does not carry the force of law. But, whether the President signs it or not, but especially if he does (and he's not exactly worn out his veto pen you know), this language would probably have some weight when and if the Supreme Court ever gets around to making a ruling on some gun control law.

106 posted on 10/21/2005 8:52:45 PM PDT by El Gato
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To: El Gato
But understand that what I quoted is only part of the findings, it does not carry the force of law. But, whether the President signs it or not, but especially if he does (and he's not exactly worn out his veto pen you know), this language would probably have some weight when and if the Supreme Court ever gets around to making a ruling on some gun control law.

Well, Gato, I admit I am grasping at straws here, but just seeing it in writing (and from Congress, no less!) cheers me up.

If I remember correctly, two federal circuit courts of appeal have ruled that the 2nd Amendment is referring to individual rights while another (the 9th Circuit, I believe) has said that the 2nd is about a collective right. When a case has been before the SCOTUS they always seems to tiptoe around the 2nd and even when ruling in favor of gun owners, they cite some other reason for their decision.

In conclusion, I'm repeating the following because it gives me some hope, especially since here in California the state constitution has no mention of the right to keep and bear arms. ;^)

(1) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

(2) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the rights of individuals, including those who are not members of a militia or engaged in military service or training, to keep and bear arms.

131 posted on 10/22/2005 6:29:19 AM PDT by DumpsterDiver
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