Federal Judge Draws Analogy Between Right To Bear Arms And Right To An Abortion

Alan: This opinion is well argued.

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"In the conclusion of his opinion, Thompson drew an analogy between the right to abortions and the right to bear arms, both of which face staunch opposition but are typically championed by opposite ends of the political spectrum. A constitutional right cannot be regulated to the point where it becomes effectively unavailable, Thompson argued, whether that right be terminating a pregnancy or purchasing a handgun. For example, he said, if Alabama issued regulations that limited firearms sales to only Huntsville and Tuscaloosa, gun-rights advocates would not be pleased." Sophie Novack in National Journal