Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: A common question to both sides... [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,477 posts)...as you say is very clear:
Richard Henry Lee: "A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves
and include all men capable of bearing arms."
George Mason: "I ask you sir, who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people."
Tenche Coxe: "Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom. Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American
The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people."
Thomas Paine: "
arms
discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property.
Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law-abiding) deprived the use of them."
If you're wondering 'Who are the militia?', you can stop wondering; YOU ARE.