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You understand that the body of the Constitution defines that militia, authority over it, and its role, right? Article 1, section 8.
The Second Amendment and it's explicit language demands and insists that citizenry have ownership of firearms in order to function as a militia (military) when necessary. I
originally posted by: BIGPoJo
originally posted by: Mirthful Me
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When it comes time to refresh a certain parched tree, the citizenry must have the very finest instruments to accomplish that task...
That tree is so thirsty right now any instrument even blunt objects could water it.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Mirthful Me
You understand that the body of the Constitution defines that militia, authority over it, and its role, right? Article 1, section 8.
The Second Amendment and it's explicit language demands and insists that citizenry have ownership of firearms in order to function as a militia (military) when necessary. I
The truth is, a lot of people ignore the whole of the Constitution in favor of their pet parts.
The truth is that the 2nd. Amendment guarantees our freedom by having a government in fear of it's people.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: madmac5150
The truth is, a lot of people ignore the whole of the Constitution in favor of their pet parts.
The truth is that the 2nd. Amendment guarantees our freedom by having a government in fear of it's people.
originally posted by: Mirthful Me
a reply to: Bybyots
The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and 227 years of and it's "sick fantasy" for you... After taking your ball and heading home, stop off and pick up some disappointment relief... The Second Amendment, firearm ownership, and the 300 million plus firearms in this country aren't going anywhere...
Thanks for reinforcing my initial assessment of this thread.
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Mirthful Me
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
originally posted by: Bybyots
Careful... If you take that section a little too literally, the Congress is going to have to give me an AR (M16/M4)
originally posted by: madmac5150
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Mirthful Me
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
So, as a Senior NCO in the USAF should I sell my soul to the government, or should I fight, tooth and nail, for our freedoms? You tell me
originally posted by: Mirthful Me
a reply to: madmac5150
First, have you ever considered a career in the military?