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June 26, 2017, 12:14 PM | #101 |
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Is this a done deal or can it be taken up during another session?
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June 26, 2017, 12:49 PM | #102 | |
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Assuming this happens and Trump (successfully) appoints another constitutionalist, there is no guarantee that things will change.
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In watching the Court, I have noticed that Justice Alito does not hold a consistent view of the Constitution. The question is: Can we trust Justice Alito to rule in favor of a second amendment case? I would voice the opinion that, no we cannot, as the Justice does not hold a consistent position. I posit that Justice Alito will become the "Kennedy" and "O'Conner" of the day. In simpler terms, I expect to see Justice Alito to become the swing vote of the court. This leaves C.J. Roberts. A true wildcard, inasmuch C.J. Roberts appears to side with whatever public opinion of the day seems to hold sway. This, in the name of keeping the Court relevant. This mornings denial of cert has changed my mind. I am now in the same camp as Glenn. Federal action is now required to preserve the rights guaranteed in the second amendment. |
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June 26, 2017, 12:51 PM | #103 | |
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June 26, 2017, 01:49 PM | #104 | |
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June 26, 2017, 11:23 PM | #105 | |
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My take, and maybe I'm being wildly optimistic, is that the 4 conservatives got together and it might have gone like this....
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Of course, delay has its downsides as well. California and other places like it remain carry-restricted for the near future, and it's possible that by the time another case works its way up to the Court, there could be a President Kanye or whoever, several conservative justices could have fallen down elevator shafts or run their cars into trees or had fatal doses of polonium-210 mysteriously appear in their food, and there could be a liberal-dominated court.
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July 3, 2017, 05:21 PM | #106 |
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http://www.politico.com/magazine/sto...t-avoid-215331
Here's an analysis of Peruta and the history/issues of modern 2nd Amend. cases. Discusses the conflict of state laws and constitutional issues. Suggests that SCOTUS will have to take this on sometime.
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July 13, 2017, 09:51 AM | #107 |
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http://www.politico.com/story/2017/0...erytown-240486
A claim by Bloomberg that they are winning on the state level. Some truth to that as while there are positives in gun friendly states, many defeats or not passage of bills in gun friendly and unfriendly states. Goes to the point that SCOTUS is not helpful in the foreseeable future despite previous article suggesting that SCOTUS will speak - and be careful about that. The current paralysis of Washington, esp. since the gun 'friendly' part shows no real practical interest in gun rights (just talk) suggests the states are at risk.
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July 13, 2017, 10:52 AM | #108 |
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I fear the more the gun community sides with one political party, the less influence we will have. If you "must" vote for that party, they have no incentive to work for you. For now, I think state battles and lower courts are where things are happening. It would be nice if the current Congress would do something positive, but I'm not holding my breath.
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July 13, 2017, 07:43 PM | #110 |
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Peruta is done. So is this thread.
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