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Originally Posted by Daniel_
I figure that the original intent was along the lines of wanting there to be the facility for citizens to have the wherewithal to form a civil defense unit to overthrow a tyranical government (i.e. the British).
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That's what most people think. Still, it does beg the question: would the Second Amendment, in it's current form, really provide the means necessary to state a rebellion?
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Originally Posted by samcol
"The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State."
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Would this right extent to the emotionally unstable and criminals?