[Libertarian_4_eva]

The 2nd amendment will be settled for conservatives by the end of 3.5 years. Mark my words.

Yet bush has already stated that he will not allow the assault rifle ban to sunset.

[xzins]

not allow the assault rifle ban to sunset

Just picking the right ground on which to fight. Bush needs the NRA energized again during his next campaign.

The NRA wants something significant. Key 2nd amendment LEGAL opinions that REVERSE the liberal claptrap of the past 2 decades is a good starting point.

Once you have the correct interpretation of the 2nd amendment established, then you can use it to go after specific laws (assault ban) that violate it.

To do it the other way around is to invite highly emotional, politicizing debate. To deal with the general priciples of self-defense and the citizens' last chance against a renegade government is more philosophical and less polarizing.

[sneakypete]

Yet bush has already stated that he will not allow the assault rifle ban to sunset.

Well,ya gotta admit that will surely "settle it" for a lot of people.

[an amused spectator]

Yet bush has already stated that he will not allow the assault rifle ban to sunset.

Could I get a ref on that for my files, s'il vous plaît ?