This attitude is depressingly widespread, and confirms the obvious conclusion that we are not likely to get reasonable gun laws soon.

Probably our best bet is that Kennedy will read some history and realize the actual purpose of the 2nd Amendment--so the next 5-4 will be the other way.

Then we'll hear unlimited outrage by the Neandethals--again--that the Court is "making law, not just interpreting it."

But if you are truly a strict constructionist, as the NRA et al. allege to be, the intent of the Founding Fathers is very clear--and clearly outdated.

Unless you really do think national defense by militia is better than national defense by a standing army. Too bad the militia approach was an almost unmitigated disaster right from the start.