D.C. Gun Ban

The District of Columbia has petitioned the United States Supreme Court to hear their case regarding their ban on all hand guns within the district. Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the District's ban was in violation of the Second Amendment. The district claims that the 2nd amendment applies to rifles and other large weapons, but handguns which can be easily concealed should be able to be regulated. I am inclined to side with the District, which can claim ownership to consistently one of the highest murder rates per capita in the entire nation. Why shouldn't civic leaders be able to take measures to protect the public from weapons that easily and quickly fall into the hands of violent criminals. The 2nd amendment has long served as a road block to common sense legislation to protect people. Don't get me wrong, I understand that the 2nd amendment establishes the right to bear arms; however, I don't believe that the framers intended it to serve as a barrier to action that is in the best interests of the populace. Common sense gun control is vital. Hopefully the supreme court will grant certiorari and hear this important case.