US Constitution upheld in Chicago handgun case

[Guest]

Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the five justice majority saying "the right to keep and bear arms must be regarded as a substantive guarantee, not a prohibition that could be ignored so long as the States legislated in an evenhanded manner."

http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1521.pdf

[Guest]

It is about time that the issue was addressed. The founders were wise in guaranteeing this right.

Yoda

[Guest]

One can only wonder how long it would or could take for a more complex or ambiguous issue when it took so long on one that is this clear on intent.

btk