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    Default Re: Colorado passes Gun Control Laws

    Again, show me where I have called for the repeal of 2A.

    Also, stare decisis just means "abiding by precedent." If you actually read what I was saying to Pape, you'd see that I mentioned precedent, as well as moral, logical, and political considerations. All of which factor into a judge's decisions. How is that controversial?

    Quote Originally Posted by Papewaio View Post
    Thing with law and precedence is that once a ruling is made it becomes precedence. Only thing that can change that is a ruling by a higher court or a change in the law the precedence refers to. There is no higher court, so it will take a change in the law. In this case an amendment as it is a Consitutional change.

    The highest courts are very unlikely to change their predecessors decisions until a law is significantly changed.
    Incorrect. The highest courts are certainly bound to pay more attention to their own precedent, but by your logic, Dred Scott could never have been overturned, and the Supreme Court would never reverse itself on a position. Ever. Okay, it's a little more complicated than I'm making it sound, but I think the Org's legal eagles will back me up here. The Supremes do change interpretations over time. This is not a bad thing. I, for one, am glad to see interracial marriage and consensual buggery made legal by Supreme fiat.

    Quote Originally Posted by ICantSpellDawg View Post
    Ok, so you are against the repeal of 2A. Why?
    Why am I not in favor of a position I have never advocated? Dude, you either need to drink more or less. Not sure which applies.
    Last edited by Lemur; 05-14-2013 at 04:42.

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