Subscribe to Delmarva DealingsNews FeedSubscribe to Delmarva DealingsComments

The Importance of the Heller Decision

June 30, 2008 by Cato  
Filed under Conservatism, Courts

Print This Post

Yes, we all want to keep our guns; but that is not what makes this decision so important. Andrew Langer of the Institute for Liberty explains the impact of this decision on ALL of us, whether we own guns or not.

Read his most recent column at Townhall.com

Contrary to what many of us may believe, the Constitution does not convey rights upon individuals. Our Founding Fathers had read John Locke and knew that we are endowed with certain rights. The purpose of the Constitution is to LIMIT government, not to bestow rights; just read the 9th and 10th Amendments.

Rarely does the U.S. Supreme Court deliver a ruling that confirms what our Constitution is all about. That is why the Heller decision will prove so important.

cross posted at Red Maryland
Powered by ScribeFire.

Sphere: Related Content

Tags: , ,

Enter Google AdSense Code Here

Speak Your Mind

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!

You must be logged in to post a comment.