A Quote by John Paul Stevens

Colonial history contains many examples of firearm regulations in urban areas that imposed obstacles to their use for protection of the home. — © John Paul Stevens
Colonial history contains many examples of firearm regulations in urban areas that imposed obstacles to their use for protection of the home.
Too many of our fellow Americans have to struggle each day against the obstacles imposed by racism, history and original sin. These obstacles are real, and they affect the way police departments have acted toward Black Americans.
... protection of life is NOT a legitimate use for a firearm in this country sir! Not! That is expressly ruled out!
I am proud to have played so many non-urban characters because I feel the heart of real India beats in the non-urban areas.
Economics has many substantive areas of knowledge where there is agreement, but also contains areas of controversy. That's inescapable.
History is the most dangerous product evolved from the chemistry of the intellect. ...History will justify anything. It teaches precisely nothing, for it contains everything and furnishes examples of everything.
The premature migration of very large numbers of people from rural areas to urban areas can give rise to a lot of strains to the urban infrastructure, which can also create problems of crime - law-and-order problems.
What responsible gun owner thinks everyone and anyone should have access to a firearm without a little bit of precaution taken to make sure that those who have a history of violent harm can't buy a firearm?
Strengthen the rural areas and you will find less people migrating to urban areas. You give them opportunity, self respect & self confidence, they will never go to an urban slum.
I'm very humbled by the fact that grassroots efforts are rising up all over the country, but particularly in my home state of Ohio. I barely have words. To know that so many people across the state, from the rural areas to the urban areas, see something in my leadership and really believe I am someone for the people means a lot to me. That's how I want people to see me and my public service.
A Lifetime Warranty on a concealed carry firearm isn't much good, If the firearm fails in an armed encounter, the owner of the firearm might expire, along with the warranty.
We've imposed a hiring freeze on non-essential federal workers. We've imposed a temporary moratorium on new federal regulations.
History justifies whatever we want it to. It teaches absolutely nothing, for it contains everything and gives examples of everything.
When I was a prosecutor, I got to shoot at the range so I could explain to juries how the firearm worked. You know, to prove intent or to prove that the person didn't accidentally discharge the firearm, I would have to learn everything about the firearm.
Urban Indian Organizations are a lifeline to Native Americans living in urban areas across California.
We were talking about urban youth. And by urban I mean lives in a city not urban as in black like white people use it.
Regulations have certainly gone too far in a number of areas, but it's important to remember that regulations are meant to be protective, and when it comes to the EPA, that means protecting human health and our world.
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