DC v. Heller Decision

[Hazcat]

+1

The court should not be around to 'interpret' the constitution but to say if what the idiots in congress propose is covered by the ACTUAL constitution (abortion rights any one, hate crimes any one and on and on with this crap).

Unfortunately our politicians long ago decided to take the 'easy way out' and let the judiciary do the job the legislature should be doing.

[ericire12]

+1

The court should not be around to 'interpret' the constitution but to say if what the idiots in congress propose is covered by the ACTUAL constitution (abortion rights any one, hate crimes any one and on and on with this crap).

Unfortunately our politicians long ago decided to take the 'easy way out' and let the judiciary do the job the legislature should be doing.

Yep

[1776 Rebel]

In yesterdays excitement of a 5 to 4 decision on Heller, we may forget that the Federal Judicary is a much larger organization than just SCOTUS. There are 678 Federal Judges in District Courts. Least we forget that these folks play a role in our litigation. It is the Judge Weinsteins of the system that cause us great angst....

[tombogan03884]

+1

The court should not be around to 'interpret' the constitution but to say if what the idiots in congress propose is covered by the ACTUAL constitution (abortion rights any one, hate crimes any one and on and on with this crap).

Unfortunately our politicians long ago decided to take the 'easy way out' and let the judiciary do the job the legislature should be doing.

That was my meaning but ,hey, I've been up for over 30 hours, and on here for about 18, but every time I say thats it some one posts something else I need to read or reply to, now if I go to bed to early I'll be all messed up monday when I have to be on second shift time.
Starting from Your statement it is up to US to re establish the proper functions of Government to the apropriate branches. While it is not spelled out it is insinuated by the first person plural perspective of the document.

[Hazcat]

That was my meaning but ,hey, I've been up for over 30 hours, and on here for about 18, but every time I say thats it some one posts something else I need to read or reply to, now if I go to bed to early I'll be all messed up monday when I have to be on second shift time.
Starting from Your statement it is up to US to re establish the proper functions of Government to the apropriate branches. While it is not spelled out it is insinuated by the first person plural perspective of the document.

True, WE have been neglecting our duty as well.

[Sponsor]

[Marshal Halloway]

And here's Uncle Ted's view:

[tombogan03884]

True, WE have been neglecting our duty as well.

No miss understanding Ted is there

[ericire12]

And here's Uncle Ted's view:

Very well put.

[CurrieS103]

Looks like DC is going to ban semi-auto handguns.  Here's the DC PD Memo found at TOPGLOCK;

Action Alert: Washington DC Already Planning To Restrict Law-Abiding Citizens 2nd Amendment Rights

The following is a memo sent to Washington, DC residents by Cathy Lanier, Washington, DC Chief of Police:

From: Lanier, Cathy (MPD)
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:35 PM
Subject: Supreme Court Update

Residents,

Unfortunately, the Supreme Court today struck down part of the District of Columbia's handgun ban. I wanted to drop you a note to let you know the immediate impact of this decision.

The Supreme Court's ruling is limited and leaves intact various other laws that apply to private residents who would purchase handguns or other firearms for home possession. It is important that everyone know that:

a.. First, all firearms must be registered with the Metropolitan Police Department's Firearms Registration Section before they may be lawfully possessed.
a.. Second, automatic and semiautomatic handguns generally remain illegal and may not be registered.
a.. Third, the Supreme Court's ruling is limited to handguns in the home and does not entitle anyone to carry firearms outside his or her own home.

Lastly, although the Court struck the safe storage provision on the ground that it was too broadly written, in my opinion firearms in the home should be kept either unloaded and disassembled or locked.

I will comply with the Court's reading of the Second Amendment in its letter and spirit. At the same time, I will continue to vigorously enforce the District's other gun-related laws. I will also continue to find additional ways to protect the District's residents against the scourge of gun violence.

Residents who want additional information can visit the Metropolitan Police Website at www.mpdc.dc.gov/gunregistration. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the Firearms Registration Section at 202-727-9490.

Sncerely,

Cathy Lanier
Chief of Police

[Hazcat]

Ya know, Uncle Ted would be better off if he just quit pussy footin' around, got off the fence and told us what he really thinks.