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Originally posted by MsAphrodite
reply to post by SpearMint
We are a nation of laws and contracts, so yes I need that little piece of paper. I need it to spell out what the role of the government is in this country. I need it to remind the government to keep within its proscribed role. I need it so that no president can try to fundamentally change my country.
Checks and balances to protect liberty and keep the proper balance of power.
Originally posted by MsAphrodite
reply to post by SpearMint
I don't need to convince myself of anything, however the government may need a reminder.
Originally posted by SpearMint
Originally posted by MsAphrodite
reply to post by SpearMint
I don't need to convince myself of anything, however the government may need a reminder.
They can do whatever they want, the constitution wouldn't stop them. They don't need reminding, they aren't that stupid.edit on 11-1-2013 by SpearMint because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Darkphoenix77
Originally posted by SpearMint
Originally posted by MsAphrodite
reply to post by SpearMint
I don't need to convince myself of anything, however the government may need a reminder.
They can do whatever they want, the constitution wouldn't stop them. They don't need reminding, they aren't that stupid.edit on 11-1-2013 by SpearMint because: (no reason given)
Did you just say U.S. Government and aren't that stupid in the same sentence? Sir!! That is an oxymoron! That has to be one of the most nonsenseical statements I have ever heard and truly one of the most ignorant.
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.
Originally posted by SpearMint
Originally posted by Darkphoenix77
Originally posted by SpearMint
Originally posted by MsAphrodite
reply to post by SpearMint
I don't need to convince myself of anything, however the government may need a reminder.
They can do whatever they want, the constitution wouldn't stop them. They don't need reminding, they aren't that stupid.edit on 11-1-2013 by SpearMint because: (no reason given)
Did you just say U.S. Government and aren't that stupid in the same sentence? Sir!! That is an oxymoron! That has to be one of the most nonsenseical statements I have ever heard and truly one of the most ignorant.
Indeed, that's why I was careful to say "not that stupid".
exactly.
if that was it's intent by the founding fathers that means "the people" would keep pace with whatever technology would develop in regards to arms, and what the common soldier would use as their main firearm.
and several others
cap-n-ball.com...
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Co-author of the Second Amendment
during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution, 1788
"The great object is that every man be armed." and "Everyone who is able may have a gun."
Patrick Henry
American Patriot
yes and moreso.
If that is the case, does not a regular US army soldier use an AR-15?