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In reply to the discussion: A common question to both sides... [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)108. the term has been around for
about 100 years, and they sold fairly well in Europe. From what I read, more so than here.
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Definition of "militia" is clear. And, it is not not a bunch of right wingers living in a compound.
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#7
It has been well documented here what "well regulated" means and it is not what you think
rl6214
Jan 2012
#14
Decided correctly in your mind is the way you want it, not the way the law really is
rl6214
Jan 2012
#16
That certain local governments fail to comply with the letter and spirit of court decisions
ObamaFTW2012
Jan 2012
#22
We'll buy your interpretation for a moment -- then, leave your guns at home until called.
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#21
As long as they don't try to stop the other 4% (assuming your "96%" is accurate)
ObamaFTW2012
Jan 2012
#32
We have the right to do a lot of things, but shouldn't -- like carrying guns in public.
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#33
Once again, a pro-gunner trying to compare his poor, pitiful gun plight to THE Civil Rights Movement
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#48
I'll get back to you on that as well as my reading of Stevens, et al...
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Jan 2012
#56
" A healthy fear of the people by the government yields freedom." - or Tyranny.
ellisonz
Jan 2012
#91
At the same time the Constitution clearly makes treason a punishable offense...
ellisonz
Jan 2012
#94
So, why doesn't the Constitution start with, "We the militia . . . . ." instead of "we the people."
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#49
Are squirrels in the militia? Sounds to me it's "people" the way you HAVE TO DEFINE IT
Hoyt
Jan 2012
#61
Hopefully, we'll get a Supreme Court in the next few years that is not so right wing. --
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2012
#77