What defines “the people” in the operative clause to include none other than active militia members?
We keep asking you to clarify because your answers don’t make sense.
Pay attention. I did not say that. I said that's the obvious conclusion.
A) I said "the people" were adult, white, male citizens. The DC Circuit in Parker confirmed this.
B) The phrase "the people" is used in the second amendment. So guess who they are? (Hint: Refer to "A".)
C) The Militia Act of 1792 was very specific as to who qualified to be a Militia member. It says only adult, white, male citizens need apply.
Now, I'm kind of a reasonably intelligent guy, and so I look at A, B, and C and notice they ALL have one thing in common. So, to me, it's not much of a stretch to conclude that the right is protected for members of a Militia.