OOOooohhh, gun porn... and it's only tuesday.
Posted on 05/27/2008 7:51:39 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi
The Supreme Court is meeting to issue opinions and announce whether it has accepted any new cases.
Major cases still undecided include the rights of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, the ban on handguns in Washington, D.C., and whether people convicted of raping children can be given the death penalty.
The court's term ends in late June.
Ditto that !
Perfect little handgun battery there Andy. A good Semi Auto, Revolver and target / game getter 22. Nice picture !
I'll admit that our court system is flawed but get raided on a faulty warrant (exclusionary rule exceptions or not) and see how fast a decent lawyer can get that case kicked. Look at Randy Weaver. The feds had him cold, or so they thought until Jerry Spence took his case for free and merely pointed out the flaws in the governments case without even presenting his own defense. Not Guilty and a state level indictment against the federal agents who perpetrated the crime. Admittedly Clinton's Justice Dept had them wiggle out of it, but still. The 4th is NOT dead. No way.
The 5th and the others are in a state of constant flux but I don't think you can call them dead based merely on case law. Why? Because there are companies that make a fortune selling case law updates on a monthly basis to law firms and law schools all over the country and a CURRENT case, right on point is what makes or breaks a trial.
Your intended use is none of our business either, yet you made a point of telling us. Why?
"In free countries, you don't criminalize machines, you criminalize criminal behavior."
We criminalize DUI. Why? Merely driving under the influence harms no one.
There could be a second conclusion - that the second amendment only limits federal laws not state laws.
OOOooohhh, gun porn... and it's only tuesday.
Glock 23 .40 S&W
My most recent...Kimber Eclipse in .45 ACP.
In a apples to apples comparison, a DUI is reckless behavior not unlike firing a gun up in the air in a city. You haven't actually "shot" anyone in particular, but you've created a hazardous environment in the area those bullets are going to fall. That's what's criminal about it. Gee, that argument went up in flames, exactly like a strawman would.
I got as far as Second Amendment is 90% dead and stopped reading as I find the “conclusions” irrational and suspect.
As appealing as that prospect is you must consider that if a guy can get the chair for simply raping a kid you give the rapist a *very* strong incentive to kill his victim,thus silencing the victim and increasing his chances of getting away with his crime.
I just purchased an XD.45 Compact. I was afraid of what the court might say and didn’t want the price to go up.
(I am rationalizing of course)
Beautiful Rifle !
Did ya steal that from the cat ?;o)
It’s Pudge! And the Mauser! :)
They also have to get the wording just exactly so. It is important to be specifically vague. The wording must be specific enough to pass muster on an acceptable decision and explanation but vague enough to leave room for interpretation for DC and future state law cases that will be brought forth.
It is the only bureaucratically acceptable way to consistently present the obvious in an ambiguously specific litany of meaningless words.
(I'll take points for creativity and apologize for the pessimistic cynicism at the same time)
L0L!
It's my theory that Hillary's staying in the race for the possibility that something damaging will come out of the Rezko case, and that Obambi will denounce any SCOTUS decision that allows ordinary law-abiding citizens to bear arms, even when the nanny state has determined that it's not in their best interests. I can imagine a huge revolt against Obama in the caucus states that really sealed this nomination for him.
They might be stuck voting for him on a first ballot, but substantial numbers could switch on a subsequent ballot. That's what the Beest is counting on, she's been willing to fake sucking up to redneck America to a degree I wouldn't have believed possible six months ago.
LOL!
I've forgotten what the thread was about, the pictures are the best part!!!!
Obama and liberals never ever denounce the right to own guns....
They swear they love the Constitution and their handlers will make sure they are photographed in hunting attire shooting pheasants for a photo op.
They just want reasonable Gubmint restrictions, as decided by smarter Harvard educated folks, like the Glock can’t be kept in your safe, it has to be in different pieces spread out across the house and you have to assemble it to shoot the intruder who wants to harm your family.
Seems reasonable.
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