ORIGINAL: quiksilver
Gary - they go through a few pages to address the term "people" in the decision - citing authority that "people" doesn't mean "everyone." We've already cut criminals and minors from the purview of the 2nd. We've also held that this "right" does not apply in certain buildings, at certain times, or during certain events.
Which is weird, because the other six times "the people" is mentioned, it does mean everyone. Stevens points this out in his dissent.
It's one of many inconsistencies that forced the majority to dance the Irish jig to arrive at their decision. Ironically, the majority sells themselves as "strict constructionists" - but they strayed like dogs in this one.
Stevens calls them on it in his dissent.
I agree Fran, but you still don't know diddle
Gun rights are not the only rights a criminal loses.
I view the Bill of rights like this:
If I am a good boy, I have the right to be left alone
