This is exactly the kind of case that Ashcroft [i]shouldn't[/i] be pointing to in demonstrating his support of the 2nd. Like the two D.C. cases currently working their way through the courts, this is clearly just another example of a criminal hiding behind the 2nd as his last line of defense. Talk about handing the Democrats a campaign issue: "Bush Administration Advocates Arming Criminals!"
(John, if you're lurking, listen to me — Take your time, and choose your case carefully. We'll wait for you.)[:D]