Reply #243: I don't see where... [View All]

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...this says that the right to bear (possess) arms is limited to those who are in active service of the state. You are ignoring definitions of words that support other views.

Are you saying that the only acceptable definition of militia is those in conscription to the state? A well regulated food supply is also necessary to the security of a free state. Does that mean the state should own the food?

You conveniently leave out that, "the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed." According to you this means the right of the people to join the army shall not be infringed. I don't think that's what it says.

Hamilton says to the people of New York:

It requires no skill in the science of war to discern that uniformity in the organization and discipline of the militia would be attended with the most beneficial effects, whenever they were called into service for the public defense.

...making it quite clear that the militia, who should be well regulated (qualified) are not necessarily in the service. Again, you conveniently misread what is quite plain.

You think you should have the power to take away my gun. You are a tyrant.

--IMM