Posted on 01/12/2008 8:40:25 AM PST by walkerk
Prosecutors from across the country, afraid that an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling could erode state gun laws, on Friday asked the high court to uphold a ban on unlicensed handguns.
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The prosecutors, led by district attorneys Robert M. Morgenthau of New York County and Kamala D. Harris of San Francisco, say they worry that what applies in Washington might have an impact on their communities.
Assistant District Attorney Mark Dwyer, head of Morgenthau's appeals bureau, said the high court's review of the Second Amendment will be its first since 1939.
"We would like for the court to reverse the D.C. circuit," Dwyer said, "for them to say there is no individual right to possess a gun, that it (the Second Amendment) enables states to arm militias."
"We hope they don't say anyone can have a gun anytime he wants," Dwyer said.
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The district attorneys, who represent a total of more than 25 million people, come from jurisdictions that include New York, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, San Diego, Oakland and Atlanta.
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Clue to clueless DAs: This is not a popularity contest, it’s about what the US Constitution says. If you don’t like it, try moving to the UK or Australia, and deal with the increased crime rates.
Well, that stupid handgun ban hasn't seemed to stop criminals from having guns any time they want.
Another nail in the coffin of our republic.
Only if the USSC makes the decision the DAs want. Right now, it appears they might not.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I certainly hope so.
BTW, it's about time the 2A was defended. If it had been defended as much as the 1st, we wouldn't have this mess.
All these jerks represent major cities only.
MY take on what the SCOTUS may rule (IOW WILD ASS GUESS) :
They will rule in favor of the D.C. ban with the following caveat -- they will rule the 2nd Amendment is an INDIVIDUAL RIGHT, but that D.C. is a FEDERAL PROPERTY and for that reason they can ban handguns the same as a military base.
The bottom line for the other cities is that they will lose because a similar ban there would not be on Federal Property even though the SCOTUS upholds the ban in DC
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Erode gun laws"? I guess these so called public servants don't worry about our rights being eroded.
Uh, McCain-Feingold? Some movie producers were just told this week, by three Federal Judges, that they cannot buy advertising for their movie this year. (Because Hillary is running for office.)
Our current courts are fully of liberals who ignore the US Constitution to give us laws they personally like. This is a problem in all levels of courts, in every state.
More defense of the 2A in such an environment may not yeild great results!
The Second Amendment must be upheld for the safety of Citizens that are not criminals.
This sort of ruling will render the 2nd Amendment moot. Come to think of it, the Supreme Court issued a similar ruling in consensual sodomy case not that long ago, with a similar caveat, and the rest was history...
Too Fin’ bad. This is long overdue, a return to our Constitutional roots.
As the fight to preserve the Second Amendment intensifies, spend a few moments reflecting on WHY the Founders put it SECOND in the Bill of Rights.
DISARMED GERMAN JEWS AND THE HOLOCAUST!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg9q9sxJFnA
WHY DO THEY WANT OUR GUNS?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j73SsNFgBO4
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
We all have early warning signals, two or more but their barking would only alert us not save us. It is easy to shoot a dog.
Elections have consequences....
good idea.
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