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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
a complete and total crock of shit. those that intend to interpret a 'well regulated milita' as being the national guard is just plain ignorant, especialy considering that the national guard did not exit back then. a 'militia' was a body of the people, not a government run entity. what part of that is unclear?
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here is what the definition of militia means:
Militia - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Now I'm a firm believer in my "personal" right to bear arms while not being affiliated with any sort of organised militia or army. If the 2nd ammendment were not interpreted the way it is I wouldn't be able to have arms.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
that 'wiggle room' provided your jim crow laws, your kelo precedent, and your united citizens verdict.. are you happy with that?
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Of course I don't like those laws. Thankfully reason exists.