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In reply to the discussion: A well regulated militia? [View all]TeddyR
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        I'll take a look at follow up tomorrow - trying to get some work done today. But just so I know what I'm responding to, you contend that the above supports the argument that militia and the people mean the same in the Second?
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        Too many people misinterpret the 2nd Amendment *because* of the "well regulated militia" term...
        Ghost in the Machine
        Mar 2016
        #17
      
        
        No, your point was to try to lump all gun owners into a "militia", which is a false analogy. n/t
        Ghost in the Machine
        Mar 2016
        #20
      
        
        Here's a bit, when Congress was actually discussing the article that became the 2nd amendment...
        jmg257
        Mar 2016
        #41
      
        
        The Militia was formed from the body of the people, so yes - the people had their rights
        jmg257
        Mar 2016
        #39
      
        
        You seem to confuse the militia with the individuals who may nor may not be in it.
        ManiacJoe
        Mar 2016
        #19
      
        
        Cartoons, the last resort of a poster who has nothing original of their own to say.
        Lurks Often
        Mar 2016
        #26
      
        
        Amazing how this "art/journalism" form has remained so static in this day and age. nt
        Eleanors38
        Apr 2016
        #44
      
        
        Members of a Christian militia accused of plotting an antigovernment uprising were acquitted...
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Mar 2016
        #27