Re: [SLUG-POL] Text of the Emerson ruling

From: Paul M Foster (paulf@quillandmouse.com)
Date: Thu Oct 18 2001 - 19:01:54 EDT


On Thu, Oct 18, 2001 at 10:14:56AM -0400, Russ Herrold wrote:

> On Thu, 18 Oct 2001, Paul M Foster wrote:
>
> > > http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/99/99-10331-cr0.htm
> >
> > I'm sure I'm being naive, but I hope this puts a cap on further court
> > debates on the interpretation of the Second Amendment. The decision is
> > exceptionally well researched and reasonable.
>
> It looks like a Law Review compilation article; does a nice job
> setting forth the individual vs. collective right argument, and
> leaves little 'wiggle room' for the collectivists <grin>.
>
> But in result, it also allows a mere scintilla of allegation, rather
> than an affirmative, well framed 'your rights are at risk' showing
> of evidence at a hearing after notice and preparation, to give
> effect to the federal Lautenberg Amendment extending firearms
> disabilities.

In English?

Paul



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