Breaking - Justice Scalia Has Died

[imanaknut]

Seems like Chuckie wuckie forgot what he said just one president ago:

[5.56NATO]

Liberals Celebrate Death of Pro-Life Justice Antonin Scalia: “He’s a Monster”
http://www.lifenews.com/2016/02/15/l...hes-a-monster/

[Krupski]

Time to leave New York.

https://www.nysrpa.org/not-seeking-cert-in-nysrpa-case/

Ten or so days ago, all those who cherish the freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia was the author of the Heller decision and was a staunch defender of the right to keep and bear arms. Unfortunately, with his passing, it is likely that there are, at most, only four justices committed to a proper understanding of the Second Amendment. Given what we know or believe about the current makeup of the Supreme Court, the best case scenario would be a 4-4 decision, which would result in the Second Circuit’s decision being affirmed. Accordingly, at present, there is no chance of reversing the Second Circuit’s decision upholding New York’s gun ban on safety enhancing features and life-saving standard capacity magazines. There is, however, a very great risk that, in the absence of Justice Scalia’s influence, a majority could in fact vote to affirm the Second Circuit case, which would result in binding Supreme Court precedent and create a potentially insurmountable obstacle to the practice and enjoyment of those rights elucidated in the Heller decision.

In light of this stark reality, after reaching and prolonged consultation with trusted legal counsel, we have made the difficult, but necessary, decision not to seek Supreme Court review of the Second Circuit’s decision. The Second Circuit’s decision is not defensible, and our resolve to relegate this law to the dustbin of history has not been shaken. But make no mistake about it: we are retiring from this particular battle so that we can win the war, and we will reignite this fight the moment we have a realistic chance of success. In fact, there are cases pending throughout the United States with an opportunity to ultimately win (for example, the Fourth Circuit recently held that similar restrictions in Maryland must be subjected to strict scrutiny – the highest level of scrutiny applied by the courts). As advocates of the Second Amendment, we have no choice but to sacrifice review of the Second Circuit’s decision (a no-win situation on its face) so that these other cases cannot be stopped short by those who would strip us of our rights. As men and women of good conscience, we cannot allow this to happen.

Read the rest at the link.....

[Krupski]

Was just watching a report by ABC and they said pretty much the same thing. His doctor said he was not in the best of health and the reported that his family objected to an autopsy. Since the local law enforcement stated they saw no evidence of foul play coupled with the families objection and the comments by his doctor the medical examiner was going to call it death by natural causes, ie., a hear attack.

My dad was 79 (3 months shy of 80) when he died. There was no autopsy done. Cause of death was "complications due to emphysema" (which was true).

[sevlex]

Meanwhile, Dingy Harry had thrown in the towel and will not push a scotus nominee until "Pres Trump" is sworn in.