Welcome To The Wild West???

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DEEPGIRL187

Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:25 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080626/ap_on_go_su_co/scotus_guns

I honestly don't know what this means for this country. On one hand, I don't want to see guns in the hands of kids, criminals, or drunken idiots. On the other hand, I can see why some people feel the need to own guns in their homes. Any other thoughts?

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"This is my timey-wimey detector. It goes ding when there's stuff. Also, it can boil an egg at 30 paces, whether you want it to or not, actually, so I've learned to stay away from hens. It's not pretty when they blow."

WULFENSTAR

Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:03 PM

"I honestly don't know what this means for this country. On one hand, I don't want to see guns in the hands of kids, criminals, or drunken idiots. On the other hand, I can see why some people feel the need to own guns in their homes. Any other thoughts?"
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Ever been to D.C.? Its a nightmare. The central area (read: tourist/rich/government) is the only semi-safe place for 15 miles.

For most of the rest of D.C. its a war zone.

The SE region is one of the most dangerous places in the country.

Most of the outlying areas, stretching well into Maryland, are ghettos full of the worst kind of trash.

The gun-ban just served to show that only the criminals had the guns. And, the criminals, the animals, used them.

Far too many innocents paid the price for the illegal enforcement of the unconstitutional law against the human right to defend oneself.

Maybe, now, those in the ghettos who are good, hardworking folks, (read: worth saving) will finally have the means to take back the streets from the garbage/animals that have held sway there for far too long.

One can only hope.

STORYMARK

Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
Maybe, now, those in the ghettos who are good, hardworking folks, (read: worth saving) will finally have the means to take back the streets from the garbage/animals that have held sway there for far too long.

Or, more likely, they'll think they have the tools to do so, and get shot in the attempt.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

WULFENSTAR

Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:39 PM

Well, better to die on your feet fighting than cringing on your knees.

JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
"I honestly don't know what this means for this country. On one hand, I don't want to see guns in the hands of kids, criminals, or drunken idiots. On the other hand, I can see why some people feel the need to own guns in their homes. Any other thoughts?"
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Ever been to D.C.? Its a nightmare. The central area (read: tourist/rich/government) is the only semi-safe place for 15 miles.

For most of the rest of D.C. its a war zone.

The SE region is one of the most dangerous places in the country.

Most of the outlying areas, stretching well into Maryland, are ghettos full of the worst kind of trash.

The gun-ban just served to show that only the criminals had the guns. And, the criminals, the animals, used them.

Far too many innocents paid the price for the illegal enforcement of the unconstitutional law against the human right to defend oneself.

Darn tootin'!

DEEPGIRL187

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
Ever been to D.C.? Its a nightmare. The central area (read: tourist/rich/government) is the only semi-safe place for 15 miles.

For most of the rest of D.C. its a war zone.

The SE region is one of the most dangerous places in the country.

Most of the outlying areas, stretching well into Maryland, are ghettos full of the worst kind of trash.

The gun-ban just served to show that only the criminals had the guns. And, the criminals, the animals, used them.

Far too many innocents paid the price for the illegal enforcement of the unconstitutional law against the human right to defend oneself.

Maybe, now, those in the ghettos who are good, hardworking folks, (read: worth saving) will finally have the means to take back the streets from the garbage/animals that have held sway there for far too long.

One can only hope.

I'm not necessarily against this ruling, I just don't know if it's a good thing either. People can do some really dumb-ass stuff where firearms are involved, especially when they don't have the training to use them properly. But I also think people should have the right to protect themselves and their families, especially in areas like the one you're describing. I'm originally from the inner city myself, so I'm more than familiar with rough neighborhoods. There was a drive-by a few years ago right in front of my grandparents house.

I guess I wonder if this ruling is the best way to go about things. Or if there even is a correct way to deal with the issue of gun ownership.

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"This is my timey-wimey detector. It goes ding when there's stuff. Also, it can boil an egg at 30 paces, whether you want it to or not, actually, so I've learned to stay away from hens. It's not pretty when they blow."

CHRISISALL

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:20 PM

In a country where creeps will have a gun if they so desire, letting citizens have that ability legally only makes sense.
The only other answer is to make it a capital offense to commit a crime with a firearm, and I don't see that happening anytime soon.
So...cool.

P90 Chrisisall

JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:27 PM

{In a dissent he summarized from the bench, Justice John Paul Stevens wrote that the majority "would have us believe that over 200 years ago, the Framers made a choice to limit the tools available to elected officials wishing to regulate civilian uses of weapons."}

I guess he could have said the same thing about free speech & other Bill of Rights Amendments, but of course never would.

ARCLIGHT

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:42 PM

Charlton Heston is smiling.

CHRISISALL

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:45 PM

If you take guns from humans, only apes will have guns.

Damn dirty Chrisisall

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