Breaking Down the SCOTUS Ruling
Ohioans for Concealed Carry has a good break down of the SCOTUS ruling. While I’m very happy overall, something in my head is saying wait a minute. Why was it a 5-4 split decision? Check out these breakdowns and see for yourself. It is in three parts and they will be posted when available.
“President Bush’s radical Supreme Court justices put rigid ideology ahead of the safety of communities in New Jersey and across the country. This decision illustrates why I have strongly opposed extremist judicial nominees and will continue to do so in the future.”
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J.
“While the Supreme Court has ruled, not unexpectedly, that individuals have a right to bear arms, the court clearly allows for reasonable regulations like the Brady law and the assault weapons ban. It is my hope and belief that the ruling will not change much in terms of how the states and the federal government are allowed to regulate guns.”
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
“I am profoundly disappointed in Justice Roberts and Justice Alito, both of whom assured us of their respect for precedent. With this decision, 70 years of precedent has gone out the window. And I believe the people of this great country will be less safe because of it.”
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
“While it ruled that the D.C. gun ban went too far, Justice Scalia himself acknowledged that this right is not absolute and subject to reasonable regulations enacted by local communities to keep their streets safe.”
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
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July 6th, 2008 at 7:41 pm