Another Landmark Ruling

The Supreme Court has recently decided that an individual has the right to bear arms through their interpretation of the Second Amendment. In this decision, the majority opinion takes into account the necessity of fire arm regulations and qualifications. The dissenting opinion noted the lack of provisions for specific gun rights in the Second Amendment while also observing states’ individual bill of rights that do address these rights.

The central issue in this ruling seems to be states’ rights versus national. Although I do not personally own or desire to own fire arms, I am hoping consistent national gun laws will help end the high rate of gun violence in this country.