DC v. Heller - Oral Arguments
March 19, 2008 by Seb
Today the Supreme Court of the US heard oral arguments in DC v. Heller, for those who know about it. This is first time the court will rule on the meaning of the second amendment.
Not sure how many of you will be interested, but Mark from the Gun Rights Advocates Podcast has recorded a live stream of the oral arguments on his podcast released today. The outcome of this case has international ramifications. Should the right be affirmed (and incorporated), this puts great doubt on the possibility of any UN sanctioned civilian arms control in the US. This one decision could literally cripple international movements to remove small arms from the hands of civilians, for whom the US is often the main focus.
Despite the NRA’s clear opposition to this case being heard, I have become a member and will donate to the NRA ILA now that they are involved. I strongly suggest anyone with an interest in gun ownership or the protection of their freedom do the same.
I had no idea foreigners could donate to the NRA. I’ll have to put that on my radar.
This certainly has international ramifications, i’ve been saying for a while now, if the Americans give up their guns, we’re all screwed.
I pray they get to keep and bear their guns and the UN continues to suck eggs at their attempts to enslave Americans.
With reference to your comment on my site, the guy who made the statement I quoted probably did more harm to the image of gun owners than Martin Bryant, after Port Arthur. I have not mentioned his name as he has been threatening to sue people of late.
Those of us who support freedom to own firearms seem to have our cause harmed by vocal fascists, far more than by control advocates.
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