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Al Norris · January 30, 2009, 02:22 AM

OK. I just finished reading the appellants' brief.

Textually, it says nothing different than what Gura said in his original briefs in Chicago and his amicus brief in Nordyke.

Perceptually, is a different matter. This time around the arguments were forcefull and did not stray from the point at all. WHile giving credit to the NRA, where credit was due, he still seperates the McDonald arguments as being the better argument. And, he does it rather forcefully.

Sooner or later, the courts, either at the Circuit level or the SCOTUS itself, is going to have to take another look at the Slaughterhouse cases. Gura makes that argument and gives the Circuit a way to do it. I doubt they will take the bait. Unlike the 9th Circuit, which seems not to really care if their decisions are overturned, the 7th Circuit cares a lot.

The brief is compelling as well as impressive for its use of strong and forceful language. To use a phrase, it takes no prisoners.

January 30, 2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	OK. I just finished reading the appellants' brief. Textually, it says nothing different than what Gura said in his original briefs in Chicago and his amicus brief in Nordyke. Perceptually, is a different matter. This time around the arguments were forcefull and did not stray from the point at all. WHile giving credit to the NRA, where credit was due, he still seperates the McDonald arguments as being the better argument. And, he does it rather forcefully. Sooner or later, the courts, either at the Circuit level or the SCOTUS itself, is going to have to take another look at the Slaughterhouse cases. Gura makes that argument and gives the Circuit a way to do it. I doubt they will take the bait. Unlike the 9th Circuit, which seems not to really care if their decisions are overturned, the 7th Circuit cares a lot. The brief is compelling as well as impressive for its use of strong and forceful language. To use a phrase, it takes no prisoners.