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"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms, and be taught alike especially when young, how to use them." (Richard Henry Lee, 1788, Initiator of the Declaration of Independence, and member of the first Senate, which passed the Bill of Rights, Walter Bennett, ed., Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican, at 21,22,124 (Univ. of Alabama Press,1975).)
Originally posted by newcovenant
The 2 words in the 2nd amendment people seem to forget are "WELL REGULATED."
What do those 2 words mean?
Originally posted by algaedyne
Originally posted by newcovenant
The 2 words in the 2nd amendment people seem to forget are "WELL REGULATED."
What do those 2 words mean?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
To paraphrase; Because a standing army (well regulated militia) will be necessary for security, the people will have the right to guns and that right shall not be infringed.
Get it now?
The second amendment was added to appease the anti-federalist's fear of a standing federal army. The constitution would have never been agreed to without this protection. Protection from the Federal Government/Military.
In my opinion our second amendment right has been massively infringed over the years
The lack of understanding of the reasoning behind and meaning of the 2nd is just mind blowing to me
Originally posted by iamhobo
reply to post by newcovenant
40% of gun sales are illegal, unregulated, untraceable...can you imagine how high that percentage would go if there were bans on guns.
I found that picture interesting. Maybe we should take everything away from everyone and live in sterile cubes.
The only feasible way to conquer this issue would be to get in a time machine and burn the blueprints for the first gun. Other than that, it is futile.
Originally posted by newcovenant
Originally posted by algaedyne
Originally posted by newcovenant
The 2 words in the 2nd amendment people seem to forget are "WELL REGULATED."
What do those 2 words mean?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
To paraphrase; Because a standing army (well regulated militia) will be necessary for security, the people will have the right to guns and that right shall not be infringed.
Get it now?
The second amendment was added to appease the anti-federalist's fear of a standing federal army. The constitution would have never been agreed to without this protection. Protection from the Federal Government/Military.
In my opinion our second amendment right has been massively infringed over the years
The lack of understanding of the reasoning behind and meaning of the 2nd is just mind blowing to me
A lack of concern and understanding of the 4th Amendment is MIND BLOWING TO ME!!!
So, out of curiosity....How do you feel about your 4th Amendment Protection, freeing you from illegal searches and seizures, being taken away after 9/11?
What was so unnecessary about that 4th Amendment that we could let it go so easily?
Do you get it?
Now that there is the possibility of a terrorist threat on a plane, and we lost a few people, we are all strip searched, when that is not supposed to happen unless there is reasonable suspicion of a crime?
And as for the beginning of your reply...WE HAVE A STANDING ARMY NOW.
Either that is the well regulated militia, or the words WELL REGULATED apply to the people with guns.
edit on 28-12-2012 by newcovenant because: (no reason given)
The people are granted the right to bear arms in opposition to the militia that required for the national defense.
40% of gun sales are illegal, unregulated, untraceable...can you imagine how high that percentage would go if there were bans on guns.
Originally posted by newcovenant
reply to post by Mr Tranny
How can you balance the deaths of children with your fear of government takeover? I think there has to be a way to prevent both but you have given up already. Its reprehensible.