On August 4, Ronald Reagan’s former press secretary and long-time advocate of gun control James Brady died. He was 73. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death a homicide stemming from when John Hinckley Jr. shot President Reagan, also wounding Brady. The courts found Hinckley not guilty on grounds of mental insanity. Hinckley’s attorney Barry Levine said, “I think it (the medical examiner’s ruling) will mean nothing. No prosecutors will bring such a case. The notion that this could be a successful prosecution is far-fetched. There is no legal basis to pursue this.” Another prosecution for Hinckley makes little sense as Brady survived for decades after the shooting. Besides, Hinckley already stood trial for his actions. The medical examiners’ ruling could perhaps give ammunition to the gun control lobby, who can now say one of their own died at the hand of a gun. Thus, dragging Hinckley before a court again threatens the constitutional rights every American enjoys. More…