Some reactions to the McDonald decision:
- Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-16):
… “This decision in no way impacts microstamping legislation. It’s crime prevention. It is not a ban.” …
- Assemblyman Marc Butler (R-117) :
… “We need to follow the Supreme Court’s lead here in New York by stopping further attempts to pass egregious anti-gun legislation, such as microstamping, which not only restricts our constitutional freedom but poses a detriment to our economic recovery.” …
- Congressman Scott Murphy (D-20):
… “I commend the United States Supreme Court for protecting our constitutional right to bear arms. I was honored to lend my voice to this case by signing an Amicus Brief because the government does not have the right to violate the 2nd Amendment and strip American citizens of this critical freedom. This landmark decision will further strengthen the constitutional precedent and protect our rights from unjust laws for years to come.” …
- Congressman Bill Owens (D- 23):
… “I applaud this decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the federally protected right of every American to keep and bear arms. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and I am glad to see that it cannot be infringed upon by state and local governments.” …
Candidates:
- Nan Hayworth (R-CD-19) :
… “Monday the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Second Amendment-rights case McDonald v. Chicago. The majority opinion, written by Associate Justice Samuel Alito, affirmed what many of us have known all along: that the Second Amendment protects an individual right, not to be infringed by any government, whether federal, state, or local” …