Georgia governor signs sweeping gun control law banning knives, most handguns and concealed carry.

[gejohnston]

The legislation was signed by governor George Rockingham Gilmer (no idea the party) in 1837. It was struck down as unconstitutional by the state supreme court in a case called Nunn v State of Georgia.
OK so I'm a history geek and it is April first.

http://civilliberty.about.com/od/guncontrol/a/Gun-Control-History-Georgia-Ban-1837.htm
http://www.davekopel.com/2A/Mags/Guns-in-the-Dock.htm
http://www.johnmarshall.edu/academics/LawJournalPublications/Burch.pdf

[marybourg]

1. I think I'm going to completely abstain from DU

until April 2. Lately it's difficult to tell the difference between jokes and republican legislating.

[mvccd1000]

2. That's always a difficult distinction to make. nt

[gejohnston]

3. It was real legislation

the headline is very old. The more I learn about history, the more I realize that conventional wisdom and "common sense" is usually nonsense.

The Republicans have been sounding like the Onion for the past 20 years, why should today be any different?

[Live and Learn]

4. Democrat - Whig

according to this site: http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/InformationForGeneralPublic/govhisroster.htm

And thanks for making me look that up.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. DUzy worthy!!

[shadowrider]

6. It doesn't go far enough

Baseball bats, screwdrivers, fertilizer, diesel fuel, bleach, hammers all need to be declared illegal. I for one am selling my two weapons and throwing out my 4" knife in support of this law.

[gejohnston]

7. they did not have diesel fuel back then nt

[shadowrider]

8. This law needs to be made current

With anything and everything that could even be remotely considered dangerous banned.

[Starboard Tack]

9. The only thing that should be banned is stupidity

But that's a tough one to enforce.

[PavePusher]

10. One thing we can all agree on.

Evolution will take care of the problem eventually.... but I'm not that patient.

[Starboard Tack]

11. Ah, but patience is a virtue.

All good things come to he who waits. Not easy when one lives in a culture obsessed with instant gratification.

[PavePusher]

12. But-but-but....

I want Enlightenment NOW!!!!

[Kennah]

13. Not to mention ...

... my mocha-double-tall-half soy-3/4 sugar free-calorie enriched-light foam-162 degree-Raktajino.