Gun Policy News
US Gun Rights Ruling Will Cost Lives, Both in America and Canada
3 July 2008
Red Deer Advocate (Alberta), Opinion
It's amazing how well-educated, intelligent people can so often do stupid things.
Consider, for instance, the United States Supreme Court's decision to shoot down the 32-year-old ban on handguns in Washington, D.C. last week — declaring it unconstitutional.
By a 5-4 margin, the nine justices effectively ruled every American has the right to own guns for self-defence and for hunting.
Not surprisingly, supporters of the National Rifle Association are claiming victory... (GunPolicy.org)