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How about some breaking news?  According to numerous news sources today, the Justices on the US Supreme Court can read!  Well, at least they can read some of the Second Amendment.

I gave my reasons why the Washington DC gun ban should be ruled unconstitutional back in March, and today 5 of the 9 justices agreed- at least partially - with me. 

CNN says The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a sweeping ban on handguns in the nation’s capital violated the Second Amendment right to bear arms.  and Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty said he was disappointed in the ruling but will give the district’s police department 21 days to implement a process for registering handguns.

But if I was the plaintiff, I’d sue again, because It still will be illegal to carry handguns outside the home, and all pistols must be registered with police.

Sorry DC, but I don’t see how that’s constitutional either.  Read my previous post (linked above) and you’ll see why I think most of the current gun laws are invalid - or at least why they should be invalid.

But it is refreshing to find that there’s at least a few people in DC that can read - and better yet have taken the time to read - the US Constitution.  I may have more to say once I read the opinion and get past the various news organization takes on the story. 

Lock and load DC - you’re partially free again!

gk