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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
I didn't say there was anything wrong with the grammar. It is unclear phrasing.
Some of the most brilliant authors (yes, American authors included) required heavy editing before they were published. They still do. When it comes to something like an amendment to a constitution, it needs to be clear. If it were clear, would you and willravel be having this debate?  |
to counter the initial 'unclear phrasing', the 2nd amendment went through several drafts, was debated and voted on by all 13 states, and finally ratified after all of that. Did every single individual who debated and voted on it think it unclear? not only doubtful, but i'd say absolutely not.
the only reason that will and i argue about this all the time is the desire for certain elements of society who feel that the 'people' can no longer be trusted, therefore should be disarmed and be subservient to a government that they think grants them rights, instead of believing that the people should be trusted to ensure their liberty.