Heller Decision

[towerclimber37]

are you kidding? They don't care for the constitution now, what makes you think they'll respect it if a pro 2a decision is handed down?

the mayor of DC will stomp his foot, throw a tantrum and say "we're not going to follow that ruling!"

[Guest jwp]

Is anyone else hearing that there might be plurality in the decision?

[Guest nraforlife]

Bet ya D.C. has Open Carry without a permit by the end of the year....

Ok...ok...one step at a time...lol

They already do. Oh you must have meant the law abiding citizens of DC.

[Guest nraforlife]

Is anyone else hearing that there might be plurality in the decision?

OK, will the decision be 5-4, 6-3, 7-2, 8-1.

I am thinking 6-3

Edited June 25, 2008 by nraforlife

[The Rabbi]

I dont know what you mean by a plurality.

I think the gun ban itself will go down in flames. I think they will find an individual right, per Ashcroft's memorandum. I think there will be lots of disagreement as to what reasonable restrictions on the right could consist of. I think both sides will go away disappointed.

Again, I could easily be wrong.

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

Is anyone else hearing that there might be plurality in the decision?

I'm pretty sure the plurality comment on the liveblog was a CYA after they came out and said it was almost certain that Scalia would be writing the majority opinion. Since the blog, as a matter of policy, does not offer predictions, I think they just tossed out the plurality thing to obfuscate the issue a bit.

I could be wrong, though. We'll know in about 18 hours. :thumb:

[Smith]

I'm pretty sure the plurality comment on the liveblog was a CYA after they came out and said it was almost certain that Scalia would be writing the majority opinion. Since the blog, as a matter of policy, does not offer predictions, I think they just tossed out the plurality thing to obfuscate the issue a bit.

I could be wrong, though. We'll know in about 18 hours. :thumb:

Pardon my internet lingo naiveté, but what is CYA?

[Marswolf]

Cover your ass.

[G27]

Cover your ass.

Thanks for the advice, but what does CYA mean?

hehe, sorry...

[Fallguy]

I think the gun ban itself will go down in flames. I think they will find an individual right, per Ashcroft's memorandum. I think there will be lots of disagreement as to what reasonable restrictions on the right could consist of. I think both sides will go away disappointed.

I agree....

[Marswolf]

Thanks for the advice, but what does CYA mean?

hehe, sorry...

Cyan, Yellow, and ass.hole Brown?

[Marswolf]

I agree....

+1

[Oh Shoot]

Looks like the Men in Black will issue their decision tomorrow morning.

Though it doesn't affect us directly in TN, every victory supporting 2nd Amendment rights is a good one.

Just one of many blurbs, this one from Washington Post:

http://tinyurl.com/5dwugs

[Guest Len]

According to both the calendar and AP, the Heller decision comes down today, June 26, 2008. A day which will be an important day for Constitutional law in this country. And I'm betting a day that both sides will find both joy and anger.

Now we wait...

[towerclimber37]

will someone post up the decision when its announced? I'm working and have to get on the internet with my phone...but I will check it during the day

[Guest jwp]

58 minutes.

[G27]

Less than 10 minutes now, and I'm pretty nervous (based on how liberal some of the court's decisions have been this week)...

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

Liveblog poll:

Why are you following our coverage today?

Heller decision 95%

Some other reason 5%

Take a deep breath and hold it...

[G27]

I'm sure it will be easy to find as soon as it's announced, but the DC vs. Heller thread is likely where it will surface first...

[saintsfanbrian]

Where is that poll?

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

They disabled the polls and user comments for now, so their server doesn't get bludgeoned.

[G27]

Heller affirmed!

[midtennchip]

A win (5-4)!!! I will read the opinion thoroughly today and post comments tonight (for those of you interested in a lawyer analysis). I will also provide some links to constitutional law experts' commentary for further review. Have a great day!

[The Rabbi]

Heller affirmed.

There is an individual right to firearms ownership.

[Marswolf]

Now to wait for the details.