2A Issue Before Supreme Cout Surpasses Interest in Abortion, Affirmative Action

A McClatchy News Service reporter indicates that the number of friend of the court briefs filed thus far regarding the District of Columbia v. Heller case has far exceeded "the attention paid to such hot-button issues as affirmative action and abortion."

To date, 65 groups have filed amicus briefs in the case, which will determine the meaning of the Second Amendment to the Constitution, and whether DC residents are permitted to finally -- legally -- possess a handgun.

Here is the story, which appeared in the Miami Herald.