Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Banning Guns: Building their Case

Domestic Violence Abusers Could Get Gun Rights

The Supreme Court will decide whether people convicted of misdemeanor assault against their spouses or partners should have their 2nd Amendment rights restored because of a flaw in federal law.
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Source: LA Times

Note: The real issue should be whether to classify wife-beating (domestic violence) as a misdemeanor (which it is in many states), or a felony (resulting in the forfeiture of the right to own firearms).

But the goal here is to extend the denial of 2nd Amendment rights to include not just felons, but also those convicted of misdemeanor crimes. Inch by inch...

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