I attended oral arguments in Peruta v. San Diego County Monday morning.

[jazzhound]

Judge Irma Gonzalez will announce her decision in roughly three weeks. There is accurate description on what took place at the hearing on the CalGuns website:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=349874

Not surprisingly, the county counsel relied regularly on emotion-based argument and a couple of ludicrous claims. I agree with those who felt the attorney for the plaintiffs presented a strong case, and am currently feeling quite optimistic re. the outcome.

[sharesunited]

1. If you're optimistic, the nation is in trouble.

[PavePusher]

3. You really have a severe problem with Civil Rights and equality don't you? n/t

[friendly_iconoclast]

5. It's a variant on the War on (Some) Drugs mindset.

The "social control" model demands a certain approach, mainly that the control advocate is looking out for the best interests
of society against his deluded and/or corrupt opponents, who will surely bring on a new Dark Age if the controller's warnings
are not heeded.

The Old Testament-style denunciations of what the prohibitionist seeks to keep under control, combined with dire predictions
for the future are common markers for both drug prohibitionists and gun control advocates.

[TheWraith]

12. Well said.

You reminded me of something once said about illicit substances: that without prohibiting them, we couldn't have a modern industrial society. Problem was, the "illicit substances" were booze, and the guy who said it was Henry Ford.

[friendly_iconoclast]

4. Yeah, we might end up like Vermont. Or Iowa.

Now that I think of it- You've yet to explain why Vermont, with the laxest gun laws in North America, isn't
Somalia With Snow Tires.


I suspect it's because that damnned empirical evidence doesn't support a faith-based worldview...

[PavePusher]

7. Hahahahahaha! "...Somalia with Snow Tires."

:rofl:

I'd have probably picked "Somalia with Syrup", but really, who can be angry when they have real Maple Syrup?

[jazzhound]

8. "Somalia with Snow Tires"

Real good chance IMO that this will enter the DU Guns Forum lexicon, along with Gun Control Reality Distortion Field and other gems.

[spin]

6. Looking at this map, I think you have greatly exaggerated the situation ...

[cleanhippie]

11. The only trouble is caused your your ideas. Your ideas EMBOLDEN trouble!

[proteus_lives]

13. If you don't like it, that means it's good for the citizens of this nation.

[jazzhound]

2. Post #203 on page 6 provides a strong recap of proceedings.

An absolutely classic moment occurred when the the plaintiffs attorney commented:

"If 5% of ducks shot back, nobody would go duck hunting."

Nearly the entire courtroom laughed -- including the judge.

[Hoopla Phil]

9. Thanks for keeping us up to date on this. recommended. n/t

[virginia mountainman]

10. Very Good!!

Thanks for keeping us posted!