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In reply to the discussion: What Do British People Think About the U.K.’s Gun Restrictions? [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)49. I guess you think Washington invented the wheel and the alphabet too.
The right to keep and bear arms came from England. Sorry to burst your bubble, old sport.
I know they don't teach history before 1492 in the US, but the world is actually older than that.
Hint! Google "history of the second amendment" You'll find a wealth of information there.
Otherwise check this www.constitution.org/211/2ndschol/89vand.pdf
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What Do British People Think About the U.K.’s Gun Restrictions? [View all]
SecularMotion
May 2014
OP
Where in the SOP does it say you have to comment on stories? Posting an article often....
Logical
May 2014
#3
Actually, I majored in both English and US history. That's why I say baloney.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#47
Very good. Because it got the idea from England, same as it got the language.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#52