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To: marktwain
Tell the Rat that the Supreme Court has already ruled on 'weapons of the battlefield' as he put it.

The signification attributed to the term Militia appears from the debates in the Convention, the history and legislation of Colonies and States, and the writings of approved commentators. These show plainly enough that the Militia comprised all males physically capable of acting in concert for the common defense. "A body of citizens enrolled for military discipline." And further, that ordinarily, when called for service these men were expected to appear bearing arms supplied by themselves and of the kind in common use at the time.

Supreme Court, United States v. Miller (1939)

The U.S. Government has already stated that the 2nd Amendment was written specifically for military style weapons. That was their argument in this case.

13 posted on 01/09/2013 5:07:54 PM PST by Azeem (There are four boxes to be used in the defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury and ammo.)
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To: Azeem

“These show plainly enough that the Militia comprised all males physically capable of acting in concert for the common defense.”

Ahhh? Yes. In Texas we could qualify several million in short order. The population of TX is about 21 million, If the state of Texas formed their own Militia. I bet they could have 5 million volunteers. (men & women)


18 posted on 01/09/2013 6:35:43 PM PST by Texas Fossil
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