[moehoward]

"...the second amendment's 'militia' would mean (the modern perception) state militia, rather than the meaning of the word when it was first written down...as noted in the Constitutional notes via madison or others."

The very same parallel occurred to me a few days ago.

It is imperative to take into consideration the intentions behind the words in the Constitution.

It's astounding that someone can claim that the 14th excludes children of diplomats -here LEGALLY, mind you- but includes those that are criminally within our borders.

[Rick_Michael]

t's astounding that someone can claim that the 14th excludes children of diplomats -here LEGALLY, mind you- but includes those that are criminally within our borders.

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The first situation interests me...of whom legally here do you have in mind? Just curious.