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Glenn E. Meyer · October 13, 2008, 10:32 AM

I don't think a ban would get through Congress - even a Democratic one - unless there was some horrific incident that stampedes folks.

If there was a horrific incident - that could also set a tone for a Heller based challenge that got to the SCOTUS to eventually fail.

One should not overestimate the mob mentality in Congress and the Courts. Basic principles are always subject to these influences.

If there is no such incident - the usual suspects will posture about such - but I predict it would get nowhere beyond committee.

Just a guess.

October 13, 2008, 10:32 AM	#8
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	I don't think a ban would get through Congress - even a Democratic one - unless there was some horrific incident that stampedes folks. If there was a horrific incident - that could also set a tone for a Heller based challenge that got to the SCOTUS to eventually fail. One should not overestimate the mob mentality in Congress and the Courts. Basic principles are always subject to these influences. If there is no such incident - the usual suspects will posture about such - but I predict it would get nowhere beyond committee. Just a guess. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens