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In reply to the discussion: The only purpose of "assault" weapons is to kill people. [View all]shintao
(487 posts)2nd Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
It doesn't say, A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the Militia to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
It doesn't say, A well regulated people, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
No, no, it does say, A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
That is because the 2nd Addresses the militia and the people, which form the balance of power between government and citizens.