Joe: "The recent Supreme Court decision on guns really bothers me, as does the decision to allow guns in national parks. Now, THAT is against my moral code."

Then don't carry one, and the decision becomes meaningless!

BTW, Joe, I liked your post: Date: 28 Oct 10 - 10:40 AM!...Especially Little Hawk's: "Most morally strong people decide what is right or wrong one of two ways:

1. by following a predetermined set of moral rules (the passive way. Doesn't involve much independent thought)

2. by following the Golden Rule, which is.... "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you...and also...don't inflict upon others what you would not want inflicted upon you." This means allowing others the same freedom and autonomy and consideration and kindness that you yourself desire. (the active way. Involves much independent thought.)
It's pretty simple really. The active way is definitely a more enlightened path, in my opinion."

In other words, as stated, live within a strong moral code WITHIN YOU, and the rest is of none effect!

(Maybe someday our 'leaders' will follow that!..They sure don't represent that, or us!)

GfS