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Guest 06-28-2010 04:59 PM

US Constitution upheld in Chicago handgun case
 
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 06-28-2010 06:13 PM

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

Yoda

Guest 06-28-2010 10:48 PM

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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


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