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CJCRANE

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8. I always assumed "the militia" was meant to protect against foreign invasion...

Reply to cmclane28 (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 7, 2013, 12:31 PM

Jan 2013

there is no mention of "tyrannical government" in the 2nd amendment.

And surely "the militia" is part of the government? (Or at least called upon to be used by the government)?

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Strict Constructionists and the Second Amendment [View all] bucolic_frolic Dec 2012 OP

Even callous right winger Scalia says restrictions are Constitutional. Hoyt Dec 2012 #1

the definition of militia echo216610 Dec 2012 #3

Not true. Plus, the gun culture says, 16 - 45. So if you are over 45, turn em in. Hoyt Dec 2012 #5

+100. Couldn't agree more antigop19667 Jan 2013 #12

The Constitution doesn't say you have to be a "strict constructionist." immoderate Dec 2012 #2

when the constituition was written echo216610 Dec 2012 #4

It is POSSIBLE (though probably really pushing it) to come to such a conclusion TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #6

Please let's not forget WHY this amendment was added to begin with cmclane28 Jan 2013 #7

I always assumed "the militia" was meant to protect against foreign invasion... CJCRANE Jan 2013 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2013 #16

Understand the potential danger of pushing such an argument against a civil right... virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #9

Then get off the Internet. bobclark86 Jan 2013 #10

2nd Amendment ebayisajoke Jan 2013 #11

Apply equally Lone --- Wolf Mar 2013 #13

Hello ~ Lone --- Wolf In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #14

There will always be discussions surrounding the Second Amendment sallyjojo Mar 2013 #15