Wisconsin Supremes: Concealed arms ban OK

Those who want to put all their eggs in the Ohio Supreme Court basket (or on a greater level, the US Supreme Court for 2nd Am. interpretation) need to look at the kind of wrangling and dancing the Wisconsin Supremes did on this issue.

Concealed arms ban OK
But message mixed as court also reverses grocer's conviction

The state's prohibition against carrying concealed weapons is still legal despite a 1998 constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, the state Supreme Court ruled today. But in one of two decisions, the court reversed . . .

Click here to read the entire story from the Madison Capital Times.

Also, consider the arrogance of the Nevada Supreme Court, which recently ruled that a part of their constitution, which requires a super-majority to raise taxes, is unconstitutional. Yes, you read that right - they ruled their constitution as unconstitutional.

Click here to read the full story from the Wall Street Journal.

Anyone who says we should stop all work on legislation and wait for the courts needs to keep these examples in mind. The Ohio Supreme Court is not under any obligation or precedent to "do the right thing". In fact, precedent suggests something else entirely.

We cannot count soley on judges to fix this problem and protect the defenseless citizens of Ohio. The Senate leadership has a responsibility to appoint a conference committee for HB12, regardless of Bob Taft's opposition to the right of self-defense.