Exactly, the NRA and special interest groups made the Second what it is today. No one disputes it. It's settled. It does not, however, prevent what many Americans consider infringements on the Second by courts in state and municipal jurisdictions.

The "wacky" notion is that some believe the Second is inviolable, sacred, an inalienable right. How do you square that with jurisdictions all over the country interpreting it differently according to majority vote? Can and can't carry, different rules. If I am wrong in this respect, let's hear it.

I don't know how I can be anti-gun with a house full of them from an early age, an active gunner, collector, member of two gun clubs and promoter of gun rights, including chosen spokesman for four-county gunners at an all-political- party anti-gun rally. Your notion is silly.