Oops: Obama Judicial Appointee Says We Have Right to Keep Arms, but Not to Bear Them

Published on February 14, 2012
Duration: 9:09

This video discusses a judicial ruling by an Obama appointee, Judge Sue Myerscough, which distinguished between the right to 'keep' arms and the right to 'bear' arms. The discussion highlights concerns that such interpretations could undermine Second Amendment protections, particularly regarding concealed carry and self-defense outside the home. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Supreme Court precedents like Heller and McDonald in this context.

Quick Summary

Obama judicial appointee Judge Sue Myerscough ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right to 'keep' arms but not necessarily the right to 'bear' them in public. This interpretation is controversial, as Supreme Court precedents like Heller and McDonald emphasize self-defense as a central component of the Second Amendment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Obama Judicial Appointee on 2A Rights
  2. 00:21Dr. Hawkins' Article on Daily Caller
  3. 00:44Judge Sue Myerscough's Ruling Explained
  4. 01:31Pattern of Obama Judicial Appointees
  5. 02:07Wayne LaPierre's Prediction on 2A Attacks
  6. 02:36Obama's Past Support for Gun Control
  7. 03:25Judicial Rulings Undermining 2A
  8. 03:57Heller and McDonald Cases Analysis
  9. 05:08Justice Alito on Self-Defense
  10. 06:03Implications of Future Judicial Appointments
  11. 06:24Gun Control Advocates' Evolving Language
  12. 07:23Myerscough Ruling: Right to Bear Arms in Public
  13. 08:01God-Given Right to Self-Defense
  14. 08:36Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the core of Judge Sue Myerscough's ruling regarding the Second Amendment?

Judge Sue Myerscough ruled that while the Second Amendment protects the right to 'keep' arms, the Supreme Court has not yet recognized a distinct right to 'bear' arms in public. This interpretation is seen by critics as an attempt to limit Second Amendment protections.

How do Supreme Court cases like Heller and McDonald relate to the right to bear arms?

The Supreme Court cases Heller v. D.C. and McDonald v. Chicago affirmed the individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense. Justice Alito in McDonald emphasized self-defense as a central component of the Second Amendment, implying its application beyond the home.

What concerns are raised about judicial appointees in relation to the Second Amendment?

There are concerns that some judicial appointees, particularly those from the Obama administration, may hold views that consider the Second Amendment a 'dead letter' or seek to narrowly interpret its scope, potentially undermining gun rights through their rulings.

How do gun control advocates allegedly circumvent Second Amendment protections?

Critics suggest that gun control advocates often use vague language, claiming to support the Second Amendment while simultaneously pushing for regulations on specific types of firearms or magazine capacities. This strategy aims to restrict gun ownership without explicitly calling for bans.

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