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Re: For Those That *Don't Get* the 2nd Amendement (was Re: Those stupid liberal)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:13:10 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > Didn't we dispose of this red herring already? Really, it's rather tiresome
> > going round and round and round with you...<snip>...and it doesn't score you
> > any points with the regulars, you may want to stop.
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> Yeah, really!
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> What I find annoying is the refusal of some people to do their own homework
> (i.e ANY reading at all).
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> I think the meaning of the 2nd Amendment is actually fairly clear, although
> at this precise moment in time it may be wished that the framers had used
> more precise and absolutely unequivocal language. For those that doubt the
> meaning as intended by the framers of the Constitution I provide the
> following *beginners* list of points that has been checked against multiple
> sources -- argue against the meaning of the 2nd Amendment if you are so
> inclined, but let's stop arguing over the meaning of it regardless of what
> current authorities may claim to the contrary [N.B. an attempt has been made
> to cite URLs that would be deemed as carrying authority because of where
> they are hosted, but you can find all of these quotes in your local library
> too!]:
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> 00. The framers regularly used the terms army and militia, but not
> interchangably! There is ample proof of this.
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> 01. "No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms [within his own lands]."
> wrote Thomas Jefferson in his proposed Virginia Constitution of 1776.
1776!! Rip up that scrap of paper and give yourself a constitution which
reflects the needs and aspirations of your countrywo/men today - not what
may (or may not) have existed 200+ years ago. ;)
Scott A
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