Two thumbs up and a pat on the back for...?

Question

... the U.S. Supreme court!!!! Why? Because they ruled in favor of eliminating the ban on handguns in Washington D.C.!!!!!!!!!!! What a victory for all freedom-loving Americans. This marks one of the proudest days in the United States. Way to go, a news story that actually brought a smile to my face.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_re_us/gun_ban_reaction;_ylt=ApCtuUEePKiIHGMRg1x4feWs0NUE

Answer 1

Yes indeed, in the city with the highest number of gun related deaths per capita in the world there is no need for a handgun ban.  Might be a need for a twenty foot high barbed wire fence around the entire city with search lights and snipers, but not for a gun ban.

Answer 2

Yes, this was a good one.

But isn't this the same court that ruled against the death penalty for child rapist? And that prisoners of war can use our court system @ tax payers expense?

Answer 3

Yes, it's an important first step.

I'm a little dumbfounded by the quote from Justice Stevens, though. To the Justice: "The Framers made a choice to limit the tools available to elected officials." That's what the entire constitution is about: limiting the power of our rulers. It goes double for the Bill of Rights.

Answer 4

Funny that the most loathed individuals should guarantee your right to bare arms at such late date.

Answer 5

I concur, it was a good decision and a victory for Americans. The vote should have been unanimous though.

Answer 6

Im happy because I cant shoot people without guns.

Answer 7

Well, we're getting closer! They still control a loaded congress, and senate! And you can't purchase or own one yourself!