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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sun May 29, 2022, 03:05 PM May 2022

LTE: The 2nd Amendment is just fine. The Supreme Court and GOP are not

Don't blame the founders for our inability to curb gun violence. ("How many times has Biden said, 'We've got to act' on guns? What's taking so long?" Opinion, May 25)

If the words that start the 2nd Amendment — "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state" — were respected, a person who wanted a gun would be required to first enlist in a local militia. They would take an oath to never use their gun except in defense of their home or community. The enlistee would then be required to follow the chain of command and regularly appear to prove proficiency in the maintenance and use of their weapon.

Because our Supreme Court has not upheld the 2nd Amendment, we live in a country that is neither secure nor free.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/letters-editor-2nd-amendment-just-100025255.html

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LTE: The 2nd Amendment is just fine. The Supreme Court and GOP are not (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2022 OP
Except the 2A allows strict gun control hack89 May 2022 #1
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