[–] ketoll 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago (edited ago)
There they go again twisting it.
It's SIMPLE!!!!
And yet they always twist these two points in the 2A as though the militia is an exclusive government-ordained group and that the right to not infringe is conditional that there is a government-ordained militia. Nowhere is this written. This kind of psychological mental gymnastics is insane.
Also I need to point out, the 2nd Amendment doesn't grant us the right to bear arms. The 2nd Amendment tells government not to infringe on our right to bear arms!!! It's a law restricting the government that essentially tells them to fuck off!!!
[–] FridayJones 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
"Well-regulated" in those days meant "expertly practiced." The Federalist Papers tell us the exact intent of the wording of the Second Amendment, which is to ensure that the People are allowed to possess firearms, in order that they will be familiar with their use and operation in the event of an armed conflict, and to allow the People to enforce the Constitution even on members of the government if necessary, by popular revolt.
[–] beefartist ago
This very idea is still encoded into US military, isn't it? (Swearing to constitution vs head of state) and being allowed to ignore unconstitutional orders?
[–] ForgottenMemes 1 point 13 points 14 points (+14|-1) ago (edited ago)
10 U.S.C. § 311 Militia: composition and classes
The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age
Whoa, what's with the sexist book there? Are you saying women who are totally equal to men in all ways can't have guns?
[–] Drkadrka 5 points 7 points 12 points (+12|-5) ago
No, women can have guns. The right of self defense is an inate human right.
Spics, Niggers, and Jews on the other hand, are subhumans, and should not be permitted to have firearms because they are untrustworthy and prone to mental illness and violent outbursts.
[–] GeorgeWashingNigger 5 points 5 points 10 points (+10|-5) ago (edited ago)
you just described women tho
[–] cyclops1771 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
Yeah, that keeps being ignored - rights aren't "granted" by the Bill of Rights. These were rights that exist to all people regardless of any document. Madison just knew that things were going to go off the rails eventually, and we better get a few of the most important ones listed.
[–] Aranarth_Dunedain 2 points 21 points 23 points (+23|-2) ago
This is why you must teach the young that being armed isn't unusual, that it's part of being an American, and what responsible adults do.
George Wallace was a good teacher.
[–] undertheshills 0 points 72 points 72 points (+72|-0) ago (edited ago)
a state militia is an oxymoron. Militias by definition are non paid, unprofessional soldiers. If youre required to register and work under the command of a government you are no longer a militia. The militia portion of the 2nd amendment exists to protect gun owners rights to organize and train in independent groups. It goes further to unnecessarily add that militias are necessary to the security of a free State. Learn a fucking word educators.
[–] Chimaira92 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
unprofessional soldiers.
That's the only point I would argue is up for debate with your comment. They still encourage people to train up with military tactics or at least thats what I gathered from the term "regulated civilian militia"
[–] Locked_Account 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
The militia part of the 2nd also protects individuals not associated with any group. They are still potential future militia members.
If the call for a militia goes out in a time of crisis, you want citizenry able to take up the fight/enforce security who are familiar with the weapons which they must use immediately in the emergency- you can't pause and train when it is time to fight.
Would be super handy if they could bring their own guns and ammo too.
[–] undertheshills ago
Its not an insult it just means being a soldier isn't your full time job
[–] FederalShill 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
There is no peaceful solution.
Buy a gun.
[–] BlowjaySimpson ago
BuyBUILD a gun.