Supreme Court gun ruling triggers reaction

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BY ANDREA HOLECEK
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There was predictable reaction Thursday to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding a citizen's right to own guns and striking down Washington D.C.'s 32-year-old ban on handguns.

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The decision was hailed by advocates of handgun ownership rights and condemned by those supporting restrictive gun laws, such as those in the District of Columbia and Chicago,

"Everyone knew it was unconstitutional, " said Chris DeYoung, owner Glenwood Gun & Pistol Range, Glenwood. "... It won't have no effect. No one was concerned about it as far as I'm aware. It hasn't affected a thing."

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley called the ruling "a very frightening decision," and contended that any effort to strike down Chicago's handgun ban would likely increase taxes because of the increased need for police presence. Violence sparked by the end of the ban would also increase hospitalizations, Daley said.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich called the decision "very scary."

However, the decision does not prohibit cities and states from implementing comprehensive gun regulations consistent with the Court's opinion, according to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The organization said it hopes that any regulations in jeopardy because of the ruling will be quickly amended in order to reduce the risk of gun violence.

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D- Ill., said he is disappointed in the Supreme Court's ruling as it comes "at a time when many of our communities are reeling from the violence, death, and destruction caused by handguns."

"The Constitution guarantees a right to bear arms, but its preamble also insures domestic tranquility," he said. "We must redouble our efforts to protect our families and communities by implementing reasonable, common-sense restrictions on guns that pass Constitutional muster."

His father, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Rev. Michael Pfleger were arrested outside Chuck's Gun Shop & Pistol Range in Riverdale during their June 2007 protest for stricter gun laws in June 2007. The gun shop's manager, who identified himself only as " Jack" Thursday, said "it's the second amendment," when asked to comment about Court's ruling on the possession of firearms.

"Everyone has that right," he said.

Without commenting on the Supreme Court's action, U.S. Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Ind., said in a statement, "I support the possession of legal firearms by responsible law abiding citizens."

Ill. Sen. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, who is running for the 11th District Congressional seat, and her Republic opponent Marty Ozinga both supported the Court's decision.

Richard Pearson of the Illinois State Rifle Association said many pro-gun groups have been waiting for the decision before pushing for changes to restrictive gun laws. He doesn't know of any lawsuits currently challenging gun laws in the state, but expects that to change in the days and weeks to come.

The Illinois Rifle Association will give municipal governments in the state a little time to change their restrictive laws. But if they don't, Pearson said they can expect to face lawsuits soon.

Ed Hill, general manager of Blythe's Sports Shops in Griffith and Valparaiso, also said the Supreme Court's ruling isn't unexpected and won't have an effect on handgun sales, which comprise a large percentage of Blythe's sales.

"Legal people should be able to have a gun for self defense and targeting and those things," Hill said. "I wish there were a way to keep them (guns) away from those who shouldn't have them, and use them illegally. We have laws on the books preventing certain people from buying them, but they aren't being enforced."

Cabela's, which sells handguns, rifles and shotguns, didn't comment on the ruling Thursday even after several promises to do so. The retailer has made it a practice to work against restrictive gun laws. At its urging, the communities of Hoffman Estates and Kansas City, Kansas both dumped handgun regulations when the sports superstore opened in the towns.

In the fall of 2007, the retailer also sent a mass mailing to Cook County residents opposing a proposed county ordinance banning the sale of firearms, accessories and ammunition. The proposal by County Commissioner Larry Suffredin was never called to a vote because he couldn't get enough votes for its passage.

-- The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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thank tou wrote on Jul 16, 2008 2:41 PM:

" Thank you, CJ, it takes a big person to admit when he or she is wrong. It is now painfully obvious to everyone that the more people that Democrats can convince to be hopeless, the more people they think will rely on them to take care of the them. It is really a crying, criminal shame what the Dems have done to otherwise productive, capable people.

The only thing to do now is to make sure Democrats do not gain power and ruin more lives. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jul 11, 2008 1:45 PM:

" OK. You are clearly well educated on this topic and I bow to your superior intelligence. "

CJ on the run and cant read wrote on Jul 11, 2008 12:50 PM:

" CJ is on the run, because I have exposed the message her liberalism givfes, and actual results it produces. The bottom line, when you strip it all away, the truth of CJ's liberal “compassion” is that it's the exact opposite. She is robbing people of their potential and purposely creating more and more dependents.

She knows this to be true, so she is backpeddling and obfuscating!

CJ also can't read. She knows that the conservative solution of economic growth, keeping working Americans taxes lower, is the best solution. But, that solution doesn't grow liberal politicians and bureaucrats power, so she is against it.

What's good for Americans is bad for liberal politicians and bureaucrats. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:31 PM:

" You read things into my words that are not there. I said, "Create a social system that helps people." I said nothing about "convincing them that they're worthless, and they don't have a chance." I don't claim to be an expert in social science, but it is obvious to anyone with eyes that the current system is woefully inadequate. And simply doing nothing, which you seem to suggest(?), is not an adequate remedy to the societal problems we struggle with today. "

CJ Dunnaways liberal compassion wrote on Jul 10, 2008 2:07 PM:

" The bottom line, when you strip it all away, the truth of liberal “compassion” is that it's the exact opposite. They are robbing people of their potential and purposely creating more and more dependents. They are taking average, ordinary people and convincing them that they're worthless, and they don't have a chance in this country because it's unfair. Dems/libs say "It isn't a level playing field. There's discrimination against this group or that group, and you are a member of this group or that group."

The Dems tell people “It's unfair, life is unfair, Bush, Reagan, Limbaugh or whatever are going to do their best to take everything you've got. You don't have a chance. They're going to discriminate against you, give jobs to Halliburton in Iraq. The things the Dems say are designed to make people feel hopeless, they spread hopelessness to as many people as possible - by design and on purpose. The more people that they can convince are hopeless, the more people they think will rely on them to take care of the them. It is really a crying, criminal shame what the Dems have done to otherwise productive, capable people. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jul 3, 2008 8:59 PM:

" I personally don't like guns, but crime isn't about guns. The crime is living in a country that puts so many people in such a state of desperation that they are willing to pull the trigger of a gun because they feel they have nothing to lose. Create a social system that helps people instead of just putting them behind bars and the crime rate will drop off sharply. I guarantee it. "

GunToter wrote on Jul 3, 2008 7:34 PM:

" I think most of you liberal dems a.k.a. Obama-trons are missing the real point,...the "Supreme Court" has found that legal gun ownership by individuals is a constitutional right! Therefore the people who try to take that right away from you are violating your constitutional rights. The majority of Americans are vastly in agreement, those who are not; simply fear guns or are ignorant on the proper use and control of weapons. The perfect example are the gun control freaks who constantly mis-identify a semi auto rifle as an "assault rifle" or machine gun that spray bullets at indiscriminant targets. Most important: Gun control is hitting your target! "

guns stop violence wrote on Jul 3, 2008 2:33 PM:

" What happens when criminals with guns they bought on the black market show up at a bank, start killing innocent people or taking hostages?

Good men with guns show up and stop them.

Thank you! We need more guns in the hands of good, law-abiding citizens. "

Don Dodge wrote on Jul 2, 2008 9:51 PM:

" It's real simple.

Guns in the hand of criminals create violence.

Guns in the hands of law abiding citizens prevent violence. "

NRA Guy wrote on Jun 30, 2008 9:46 PM:

" The problem is not guns it is those who
use them to take the lives of our law abiding citizens . Female NRA member is Fido , a Norwegian Elkhound ? "

To Kathys responder from Melissa wrote on Jun 30, 2008 8:15 AM:

" It does not take a special permit from the BATF in order to own a fully automatic weapon. Someone responded by saying that and that is not true. You either have to go through a lengthy background check or bypass that by creating a gun trust as I did. You have to pay $200 for the tax stamp. It is a stamp from the ATF that you receive not a "special permit or license". So to whoever said that you receive a special permit is sadly mistaken. I own silencers and full auto's which are approved by the BATF but you do not receive a permit for them just a stamp. "

Yes Democrats Do Vote Against Gun Rights wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:41 AM:

" Liberals and democrats overwhelming vote against the right to bear arms. Obama has voted against it, Pelosi, Kennedy, Brady bill, etc. And a demcocrat president will apoint liberal judges who will vote just like the four liberals who voted two days ago against the right of individuals to carry arms for self-defense.

Look at any research in this area or just check the voting records of members of Congress and you will find without exception that nearly 100% of democrats vote for gun controls and against the right to bear arms for self-defense while nearly 100% of republicans agree with the recent Supreme Court decision and they support our Constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense. This is not even close! This is not an opinion. It's a fact. Check it out for yourself! "

Packin in Indiana wrote on Jun 28, 2008 1:40 AM:

" I live in Indiana and could care less what Daley & Blogo want or think .
He can stay in Chicago Illinois and I will stay in Indiana . He's got a crime problem that he cannot get under control , so he is blaming guns instead of the criminals in his own City .
Another case where we see that gun control does not work . Thanks for the help Rich with the example of your city and how gun control as worked so well there . NOT ! "

Female NRA member wrote on Jun 28, 2008 1:29 AM:

" To Gun Permit Holder : AMEN ! You are absolutely correct . The problem is not us law abiding gun owning citizens.
I live alone and with crime on the rise in my Porter County , I sleep well with my friend Smith & Wesson and fido . "

David wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:42 AM:

" Those leaders who are against law abiding people protecting themselves are telling us to rely on the police to come to their aid for protection. So here is a little story about how that scenario fails and did fail in Los Angeles. I think it was Newsweek that described that during the riot that occurred in the early nineties, the police were ordered to proceed down one particular street to restore order. When they came up against extreme resistance, you know what happened? They were ordered to retreat for their safety; to flee for their lives! That left the citizenry to fend for themselves against the rioters. There is much more to that story but, the point is, who is really responsible to protect you? It is you! "

Jeff East - Arizona still the wild west wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:33 PM:

" J.C. What difference does it make. For Christ sake, people have always owned guns, no matter what the city, county or state has ruled. I would NEVER turn in my guns, I don't care who says what. Pack Sand!!! The only difference is, the street thug will think twice before he pulls some stunt on the street, at a stop light or in a home. Because that timid looking school teacher can drop two shots to the center of mass and one to cut your electric in a heartbeat. "

Re Simple History wrote on Jun 27, 2008 6:02 PM:

" Right on Simple history. You people are gullable if you think the goverment will never over step its bounds, or never hurt its citizens. Look at history. Even recent history. The founding father relized that to some extent the citizenary needs to keep the government in check. But you think the government is our friend, our helper. Wake up people. If you want to keep your feedoms, you have to be ready to fight for them. "

Big D wrote on Jun 27, 2008 5:54 PM:

" Bravo! you see, gun laws and bans dont effect criminals. THey are criminals, they dont obey the law already, so they are not going to aquire firearms in a legal manner anyway. I fully support ID cards, and background checks, but as a firearm owner, i support the 2nd amendment. Not only is it a matter of protecting life and property from criminals, if we were to ban all fire arms, what is to stop the government from taking away more freedoms? Lets Ban water because we can drown. Lets ban hammers because someone might get hurt. YOu can kill someone with a power tool or a axe too, why are they not banned. Responsible people need to be allowed to own firearms if for no other reason if something happens, and our government falls, and fails to protect us, what will we do then.

Also, criminals are going to be less likely to shoot you if they are worried you might shoot back. "

G Davis wrote on Jun 27, 2008 5:17 PM:

" I agree with CJ there are just too many guns out there right now.When you have children saying the first thing they are going to do is buy a hand gun when they can is scary. And most wouldn't even know how to safetly operate it. I support gun laws as long as legal people can purchese one.And I think they should have to have proof of training or prior military. There are just too many people who have them that shouldn't. I'am a 9 yr Army Paratrooper and people just seem to want to play around with them too much when they carry them. A gun is like a little child when you have one. It is a heavy responsability and must be takin care of at all times. "

Bob Skurka wrote on Jun 27, 2008 3:24 PM:

" Kathy, I noticed your comment about "automatic" weapons and I wonder which weapons you are referring to?

If you mean guns like the AR15, those are SEMI-automatic, and that is currently the most popular rifle sold in north America. They are commonly used by hunters and even Remington now is making hunting versions of that gun. AR15s are not commonly used in crime, they are not commonly used by gang bangers in drive by shootings. If they were then why don't we hear about it? Seriously we are talking about the MOST POPULAR RIFLE SOLD in the USA, if that gun was so frequently used in crimes then they should be in the press every day!

Now if you are talking about real "automatic" weapons, those are HIGHLY regulated and there is virtually ZERO incident of a crime use for those.

So what I suspect you are talking about is what the politicians mistakenly call 'automatic' weapons. And they seem to consider everything from my hunting shotgun to my wife's pistol as an automatic weapon. The press, unfortunately, doesn't seem to ever correct them. "

To Kathy wrote on Jun 27, 2008 3:08 PM:

" FYI Automatic weapons have been banned since 1934. It takes a special license from the BATF and the state to own an automatic weapon. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 2:38 PM:

" They say "Guns don't kill people, people kill people." But I think the guns help. Just standing there saying "bang" doesn't really hurt anybody. "

JTV wrote on Jun 27, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Ah, Kathy, you speak of which you know not. There already is a ban for the general public on "automatic"(machine gun) firearms...they are considered a Class III weapon and only a few select civilians can own them after a very lengthy background check by BATF. You must mean the "ugly" guns, AR15's, AK 47's which are not any different than my Remington 742 "Semi-auto" deer rifle in the way they function... "

Food for Thought wrote on Jun 27, 2008 2:08 PM:

" I’m female and I carry a gun. I am law-abiding, I have a "License to Carry" in the state of Indiana (have had my license since the age of 21), I know how to shoot (took safety courses and shoot in IDPA competitions) and I will NEVER vote for a politician who votes against the 2nd Amendment. Sorry Obama, you will never get my vote. Our Fore Fathers had the insight as to what need to be drafted in the Constitution to protect its citizens from politicians who want to further their agendas and strip away rights. Criminals will never follow laws, they prey on the innocent and weak, have no sanctity for human life, and for these reasons, I will never give up my right to defend my family, friends (including fellow humans who need help), and myself.

So, if this blog makes me an angry, gun toting, Mid-Westerner, so be it.

P.S. I'm well educated and I vote! "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 2:06 PM:

" Clinging to god and guns. Typical. "

To Kathy wrote on Jun 27, 2008 2:03 PM:

" What is your purpose on banning automatic weapons? I am a female and own a fully automatic (shoots about 30 rounds of 9mm per second). I go to the range and enjoy shooting it. I am not out killing others. I went through the proper steps to legally obtain my full auto as well as my silencers. I am a collector and avid shooter. Banning weapons of any sort just because people are misguided or just ignorant is ridiculous.

Plus how is an automatic considered more deadly than a semi? They both kill, so there is no point in banning one or the other. Everyone has the stupid assumption that one is supposedly more deadlier than the others. WRONG. You can just as easily kill with ANY weapon regardless of how many come out at the pull of a trigger. Anyone who thinks otherwise are sadly mistaken. All it takes is one bullet whether you shoot one or 30. That is like saying that we should ban sports cars because they drive faster. Even though regular cars kill as well.
Give me a break. "

Intellegence wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:55 PM:

" Its nice to have gun laws, but don't blame the DEMOCRATS! You idiots! So I take your all pro military wanting to vote McCain into office???? ARMS for everyone huh? wow. The democrats have nothing to do with guns not being able to be owned by the people!! ignorance. I would rather have democrats say no guns that a stupid republican say more taxes!!! dumb. all of you. "

kathy wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:44 PM:

" My dad had guns around the house when I was a kid. He taught us to respect guns for what they are.

As an adult, I've lived in some unsafe areas of the country. I've never owned a gun. I never had a break-in. I could hear gunshots and tell you how many blocks away, as well as if it was a drive-by or a drug deal gone bad.

I believe in the 2nd amendment, as well as proper handling and respect for the weapons. There should be stiffer penalties for criminals who use guns in crimes. There should also be a ban on automatic weapons. They're for soldiers, not civilians. "

re CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:35 PM:

" We have gun laws; they just need to be enforced! FYI I never said I owned a gun and why do you feel you need to protect yourself from law abiding citizens like us? What are you afraid of? What are you hiding? Are you a Criminal you now fears for their life because your victims my have gun on them? Hmmm make us wonder about you. If you don’t like the U.S. Constitution then move out of the country. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:18 PM:

" There you go! I need to buy a bullet-proof vest to protect myself from people like you. And they let you have a gun?! This is why we need gun laws, people! "

re CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:05 PM:

" Yeah you’re right but fortunately for you they don’t always hit their intended target. I would invest in a bulletproof vest myself how about you? Duck & Dodge, best of luck! "

To Steve from Melissa wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:00 PM:

" Amen to that. I agree with you 100%. I am thankful that I had my gun when I had my home broken into. I didn't have to use it thankfully but Lord knows what would have happened had I not been armed. People fail to realize that the police are NOT peronal bodyguards for everyone.

Crime is currently rising and the war on guns is like the war on drugs...it never will end. They will get guns regardless if they do it legally so what are we supposed to do, put up signs that say "please rob me I am unarmed?" That is pretty much what Daley wants...I bet his bodyguards are armed. His citizens should have the choice to be as well. It isn't the law-abiding citizens that are doing these senseless killings.

Plus let us also remember that Daley Sr. put that law into effect because he was scared that the "minorities" would be able to over take his people if they were allowed to carry weapons. Seems pretty racist to me. Do your homework people when you are voting. He didn't ban them for your protection as they claim. It was for selfish purposes. "

CJ Dunnaway wrote on Jun 27, 2008 12:54 PM:

" Guns don't kill people - bullets kill people. "

Steve from Lowell wrote on Jun 27, 2008 12:23 PM:

" How do Politicians expect law abiding citizens to protect themselves with unrealistic gun control laws? As communities continue to expierience skyrocketing crime, gangs, and drugs, and then fail to pass funding for more police protection, we can only protect ourselves. As shooting deaths in Chicago have INCREASED 12% WITH GUN CONTROL in place, what difference will it make to allow guns?

I can't say I've seen the Latin Kings or Cripps in the gun shop registering their weapons that they plan to use for killing rival gang members, have you? Mayor Daley, Gov. Blagoiovich, and the other politicians that have an unrealistic expection that gun control will stop the gun crime, when it is appaulingly obvious it doesn't and gun crime continues to increase in Chicago.

I'd rather be an armed law abiding, sane and sound of mind citizen than an unarmed victim. "

honestlypeople wrote on Jun 27, 2008 12:17 PM:

" Criminals are to blame not the guns.I wonder when the people will wake up and realize that.Trust me criminals will still get there hands on guns.No matter what laws are passed.
When a drunk driver gets into a accident.Nobody goes after the liqueur companies. "

vote McCain wrote on Jun 27, 2008 11:56 AM:

" If Obama wins this fall this whole country will become an Obama-nation! "

We Won Only By a Whisker wrote on Jun 27, 2008 11:46 AM:

" Gun owners like myself won yesterday but think about what would have happened if Gore or Kerry would have been the President. Surely we would have lost our Constitutional right to bear arms. Think about that you Obamatons. "

Gun supporter wrote on Jun 27, 2008 11:25 AM:

" Yes the court finally cleared the air on this issue, and yes the gun violence is being committed by criminals who have no regard for the value of human life. The law abiding citizen is not a member of a gang trying to protect his turf from other criminal gang members. Chicago and DC have the most restrictive gun laws and the worst gun violence. When are the leaders going to take a step back, take off the blinders and see the issue at hand. Let us protect ourselves cause the police can only do so much. "

I.M. Curious wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:43 AM:

" The NRA has long said, "When guns are Outlawed only the Outlaws will have Guns". So when I hear there was another shooting in Chicago, I am sure it isn't the truth. It can't be. Chicago has laws right. "

Ed Griffith wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:23 AM:

" The people of D.C. now have the advantage of protecting themselves and property.
Crime will go down, when cowards prey upon the unarmed.
Do not bring a knife or a baseball bat into my house and threaten me or my family.
I have a gun and it is proven nationwide that crime drops when people are able to fight back and defend themselves.
Mayor Daley, put a fence around Cook county so that folks traveling through have to go around.
Now is not the time in history to pull another Hitler "

the REAL reason wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:15 AM:

" We wouldn't have as many problems if they would just LOCK UP the thugs who have criminal records as long as a football field and KEEP them there! I am no longer surprised to read in the paper that "John Doe's 7th arrest for weapons violations..." WAIT... why is he back out on the streets? Put him away and then he's not a threat to the community. Hello... what the heck happened to common sense? "

Happy at the Decision wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:43 AM:

" Why should only the criminals have guns? It's time we follow suit with states like Washington and Texas and all those that allow concealed weapons. What are our politicians thinking to allow our country to go against the Constitution of the United States of America. "

Gun Permit Holder wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:43 AM:

" Law-abiding citizens are not the ones out there shooting up their neighborhoods. I am tired of being put into a category of gun violence because I am a gun owner or support the right to bear arms. The people that are committing gun violence are the ones that have illegal guns without permits to carry, and frankly, they have no training on how to carry, shoot or aim a gun! You want stricter laws how about fining/charging the ones who have illegal guns and no permits! Leave the law-abiding citizens alone for once! "

Simple history wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:07 AM:

" England did not want the colonists to have guns. They, like our democratic party politicians, were afraid of a rebellion. Seems the high taxes did not sit well with the colonist. The English army searched homes for weapons without warrant. Now, just maybe, some who read this will understand where some of our bill of rights came from. "

The right move wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:04 AM:

" Now all they need to do is allow concealed carry in all 50 states - so we law abidding citizens can protect ourselves and our loved ones from the street scum that plagues every community. vote out rod and daley and all the other communists who would love to disarm the law abidding people who don't have 24/7 armed police protection - even most police officers would agree that guns in the hands of law abidding people help to prevent crime and the numbers don't lie look at every state that allows conceal carry crime is less "

Jack wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:04 AM:

" Richard Daley wants to strip everyone in the country of their constitutional rights because he can't control the gangbangers in his city. "

all good examples of liberal hypocrisy and arrogance wrote on Jun 27, 2008 8:54 AM:

" all the examples listed here show the liberals, the Democrats are arrogant elitists who have their own armed security guards, but they won't stand up for the little guy who only wants the means to protect his family from lawbreakers.

Instead Daley and Jackson and Blogo and Visclosy make we, THE LAW ABIDING CITIZEN, out to the the bad guy.

Shame on the Democrats, we need to vote them out and work hard to dodge the bullet of Obama in the White House appointing anti-gun ant-freedom anti-American ACLU lawyers like Ruth Gingsburg. "

jeff wrote on Jun 27, 2008 8:48 AM:

" The purpose of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution. They have done that and done it correctly. Its sad to see Daley and Blago can't be fair losers. I thank God for the Supreme Court, they actually did the job of checking and balancing the lawmakers who have gone a bit wacko! They should realize that state's rights DON'T allow them to pick and choose which parts of the CONSTITUTION they want allow. It IS the law of the land and nowhere does it not apply! "

JTV wrote on Jun 27, 2008 8:40 AM:

" Obama, Visclosky, Durbin, Daley and the like, want their sheep to be dependent on them/government.....they are all anti-gun/ anti 2nd Amendment pure and simple. Daley went berserk and I loved it. If anything, this goes to show the importance of voting McCain in so he will bring in more judges who will be strict Constitutionalists and go by what it(Constitution) says rather than legislation from the bench by the left..... "

These guys are no good wrote on Jun 27, 2008 7:28 AM:

" "U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D- Ill., said he is disappointed in the Supreme Court's ruling as it comes "at a time when many of our communities are reeling from the violence, death, and destruction caused by handguns.""

Hey Jesse, LAW ABIDING CITIZENS are NOT contributing to this violence, wake up.

Also you have not yet apologized for the uproar you caused on the Duke Scandal, when are you going to admit you are wrong! "

Ray wrote on Jun 27, 2008 7:19 AM:

" I live 6 miles from Gary
PLEEEEEEASE don't take my guns ! "

Rod and Rich are scary wrote on Jun 27, 2008 7:08 AM:

" What is scary is that Rod Blogo and Richie Daley think it is OK to go against the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Rod and Rich the failed liberals think it is a good idea to disarm law abiding citizens, and leave them helpless against roving gangs with illegal guns.

Little scared Richie Daley went ballistic, because he is in his own little world and he can't look outside the borders of Chicago. If he would look to many other cities that allow concealed carry of handguns, he would see that crime is not rampant, we don't have the old wild west with gun fights in the streets.

Instead, what we have is a scared criminal element, who never knows which upstanding citizen is packing or not, so they are afraid to attack. Criminals may be evil but they are not stupid. Would you rather break into a home in a town where the homeowner may be armed, or would you go to an easier target, say a disarmed, vulnerable home in Chicago where they are not allowed to protect themselves? "

Jay From Lowell wrote on Jun 27, 2008 7:03 AM:

" AMEN!!!!! "

Bob Skurka wrote on Jun 27, 2008 6:28 AM:

" Representative Pete Visclosky was quoted as stating he supports the rights of law abiding citizens to own firearms but he votes against that right at every opportunity. He, like Obama, is squirming because he knows the public believes this is an individual right. Our politicians are liars and their records prove them to be liars. A politician with an anti-gun voting record who is quoted as being supportive of the decision is simply lying to the press and the press has the responsibility to tell the truth about the politicians lies. "

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