Interesting Statistics
SCOTUSblog is running three polls on its live coverage.
The questions are:
Why are you following our coverage today: A) the Heller decision, B) another reason.
Heller: 96%
Are you A) a lawyer, B) a law student or C) neither.
A) 18% B) 14%, C) 68%
How many firearms do you own: A) 0, B) 1, C) 2, D) more than 2
A) 26% B) 6% C) 4% D) 63%
Are you a member of the NRA? A) yes, B) no
A) 46% B) 54%
They’re paying attention, too:
We will know the result in the Heller case almost immediately — i.e., affirmed, reversed, or vacated and remanded. But the nuances will be critical and we won’t get the opinion itself for a few minutes. So be patient.
But I WANT IT NOW!!!! 😉
SCOTUSblog is concerned by the level of interest:
Note that we’re temporarily disabling comments to make sure the server isn’t overrun.
UPDATE: New poll question: Are you pleased with the decision in Heller?
86% YES, 14% NO.