In short, the argument that "the right of the people" is subject to reasonable regulation and restriction tramples on the very words of the Second Amendment, reading the phrase -- "shall not be infringed" -- as if it read "shall be subject only to reasonable regulation to achieve public safety."

Herbert W. Titus
February 11, 2008
Gun Owners of America
Brief amicus curiae in D.C. v. Heller
[I'm tempted to quote nothing but amicus curiae briefs until March 18^th.--Joe]