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In reply to the discussion: Did the Founding Fathers mean to keep arms IN a regulated milita [View all]SoutherDem
(2,307 posts)Try to make that argument. When I have in the past I have been told the following.
Every citizen is by default part of the militia,
SCOTUS at some point said it did not require militia membership,
We already have enough or too many regulations,
And what scares me is that we may need one day to stop our own government. It scares me because I can see that from two points of view. The tea baggers try to overturn the government, or the poor taking over from the rich. Either would mean civil war, something I hope we never see again. Plus, if we attempt to attack the US Military with even the vast number of guns and types of guns in the hands of the pro gun people they would still loose very quickly.
For the intent of the 2A to hold any meaning today, as it seemed to mean to the founding fathers (A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State), bear arms will need to be expanded to rocket launchers, tanks, planes, bombs, mortars and other heavy weapons.
I actually support gun rights, but I feel reasonable restrictions are acceptable. Sadly, it seems some feel it is an all or nothing proposition.
IMHO