One of the things you have not considered Palooka is that many child advocacy groups were in favor of the court's decision. Often these crimes are perpetrated by family members and this makes conviction difficult because it is very hard for a child to testify against a family member. Imagine the pressure this would have placed on a child if the case was upheld. Having dealt with children that were placed in intolerable situations I know their retecance to point a finger at a trusted family member much less if they knew the person would die.

I certainly do not advocate crimes having seen the effects all too closely, however I would rather have an individual locked up than going free becuase a child does not want to be responsible for the death of loved one.

Now back to the gun ban being overturned all I can say to that is my boy will be mighty happy when he returns to the country!!!!!!