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Who Regulates “A Well Regulated Militia”?
Submitted by:
Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/
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"Anyone who pays attention to contemporary debates and discussions among this country’s 'constitutionalists' and 'patriots' about the meaning of the Second Amendment soon comes upon the contention that the phrase '[a] well regulated Militia' does not refer to 'regulation' by government. Instead, it supposedly means that the individuals who form a 'militia' on their own are themselves to put it into proper order, in terms of organization, equipment, training, and discipline suitable for the purposes of a 'militia' as they understand those purposes—without any control, direction, influence, assistance, or other participation by public officials." ... |
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teebonicus
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| Arrogant SOB, but he's right. |
| Comment by:
teebonicus
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| This guy is an insufferable narcissist, but his point is sound. |
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