Civil Liberty Victory

The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2nd amendment does apply to State and Local Laws in a 5-4 split decision. To be honest, the only aspect that surprises me about this decision is that it came in the year 2010. However, this is a victory for Civil Liberties, although I do suspect that the ACLU wouldn't count this as one.

While listening to Dick Daley's news conference, I couldn't help but hear his "overwhelming" evidence that he claims supports his position. The one aspect which he and other gun control advocates always forget to consider, is that criminals never care what the law says and laws like Chicago only succeed in limiting the ability of the lawful citizen to defend them self, their family and their property.

The pen is mightier than the sword as demonstrated by this decision, but we must remember that it is by the sword that the pen retains its power and our liberties.

I would be eager to look at this situation 10 years from now and see just how this decision has effected crime statistics.

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any [criminals included] who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." - George Washington

Yes, Chicago, there is a Second Amendment.

Thoughts?