Is this really the place to discuss the authority of SCOTUS? It seems to expand this topic beyond it's intent. However, Article III addresses the Court's authority
Has there been bad legislation? Yes
Has SCOTUS made bad decisions? Yes
However, SCOTUS can be overruled by new decisions...
The student body has arrived.
I see no need to debate this further. Obviously, you have made up your mind. I've heard your polemics in the past. I also thank you not to tell me what I am trying to debate. I know what I am debating and do not need your histrionics.
Marbury speaks for...
Read Marbury v Madison. It has been in operation since 1803.
Parsing the law to fit your view is not very helpful and not consistent with the way we have operated for over 200 years. If you deny Marbury v. you deny the Heller decision and all others, along with the authority of the courts...
It is not a straw man. For some reason, people seem to avoid common sense when arguing the 2A. No where should it be necessary to say that you must know how to use the weapon you intend to wield. It is implied and without argument.
I'm missing a quote somewhere, that the prefatory clause...
Scalia's opinion is a larger writing than this; however, as many have problems getting past a few sentences, much less a lengthy opinion, please refer to:
I really think you fellas should read the full opinion, if you have not. The right to bear arms, with certain restrictions, is guaranteed...
Have any of y'all ever read the Heller opinion and what Scalia said in his majority opinion on the term "well-regulated"?
It seems that most of the folks screaming about their rights have no idea. A trained militia would be the modern definition. Training folks.