Well, the 5th Circuit declared an individual right and the other Circuit courts declared it a collective right. Usually the SC steps in to clarify the law when that happens. Why they didn't, I have no idea -- but I'm grateful.
"I am not saying it is perfect, but the SC didn't see the [Emerson] decision being far enough out of line, or being a dramatic enough departure from norms to require "fixing" it."
Good point Bones..
As we see, there is no counterpoint from our 'brady faction', -- they are just grateful for being spared once again to dream their collective right dreams:
Usually the SC steps in to clarify the law when that happens. Why they didn't, I have no idea -- but I'm grateful.
EVERY SINGLE FEDERAL COURT IN EVERY SINGLE GUN CASE BEFORE IT (save one) HAS RULED THAT A) THE SECOND AMENDMENT ONLY APPLIES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND B) IT PROTECTS THE RIGHT OF THE STATES TO FORM ARMED MILITIAS.
YOUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS IS PROTECTED ONLY BY YOUR STATE CONSTITUTION.
I am hell-bent on crushing the notion that the second amendment protects that individual right. It doesn't. It never did.
Your right to self defense does indeed come from God and that right extends to every single human being. Your right to self defense is an inalienable right.
If you wish to become part of society, however, this natural right may be reasonably regulated by society. It all depends on the constitution of the state in which you live.
So an individual has the right to keep and bear arms ... as part of a militia. No problem.
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AS we see, collectivists agree our right to self defense does indeed come from God and that right extends to every single human being. Your right to self defense is an inalienable right. -- Except when the majority in a State decree otherwise.