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To: FlingWingFlyer

“Well regulated” at that time meant to be in good working order - as in a “well regulated” clock. Not to have a bunch of laws (regulations). There was no standing army - but all able men were to be able to grab their weapons of war at a moments notice.


6 posted on 04/05/2013 4:14:31 PM PDT by 21twelve ("We've got the guns, and we got the numbers" adapted and revised from Jim M.)
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To: 21twelve

You Sir have it right. That is exactly what “well regulated” meant in the late 18th Century.


8 posted on 04/05/2013 4:17:43 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono (NRA)
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To: 21twelve

Correct. And there are those that believe 1A’s “law respecting an establishment of religion” refers to law that shows respect for religion.


36 posted on 04/05/2013 5:26:05 PM PDT by polymuser ("We have a right to debate and disagree with any administration!" (HRC))
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