Two Posts in One Day... same topic though

I wanted to post this in a separate post. First of all, I haven't been posting much as we collectively held our breath waiting for the Heller decision. Now that we have it in our hot little hands, I couldn't keep my views inside for very long. I had to vent. So, round two of my venting comes here.

I have serious concerns about a quote from the minority opinion penned by Justice John Paul Stevens. I haven't had a chance to read all of the opinions yet... I admit I have only skimmed them at this point. I will read them all in the near future. I understand the main points from the majority and wanted to read it last because I knew the minority opinions would get my blood pressure up and the majority opinions would help restore my faith in the Justice System. So, without further ado, here is a wonderful quote from Justice Stevens' opinion:

"[The majority] would have us believe that over 200 years ago, the Framers made a choice to limit the tools available to elected officials wishing to regulate civilian uses of weapons."

I have shocking news for Justice Stevens... that is EXACTLY what the Framers of the Constitution wanted to do. The Framers were the same people that wrote the Declaration of Independence. They are the same people that were watching British forces kick in doors and confiscate firearms from citizens because the Crown wanted to try and disarm their subjects before a revolution began. They are the same people that lived in an oppressive government and knew they had to have the ability to defend themselves from that government and overthrow it if necessary. They are the same people that risked their lives, their livelihood, and their families to make this country free.

They are the same men that watched their friends die at the hands of the British. They are the same ones that nearly froze to death at Valley Forge. They are the brave, free men that wanted to make sure no government of this magnificent nation could oppress her people again.

Yes, Justice John Paul Stevens... that is exactly what they meant. And it terrifies me to my very core that you don't understand this.... and that more Justices like you may soon sit along side you.

Sirius