“if he passes tests indicating he is worthy in character and behavior of owning a weapon and in using it to defend America’s constitution”
That would create a priviliged (sp?) citizen. Also, government could essentially make the testing virtually impossible to pass thus voiding the 2nd.
That would create a priviliged (sp?) citizen. Also, government could essentially make the testing virtually impossible to pass thus voiding the 2nd.
Yes, some citizens would be priviliged. I'm talking here about not only owning hunting weapons and handguns for personal protection. I'm talking about, according to the verbiage of the Constitution, a citizen being able to own virtually any kind of weapon that a militiaman can carry, including machine guns, 50 cal. sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and even rocket launchers -- the kinds of things that show up on that Discovery Channel program.
I believe it is "self evident" that we should interpret the Constitution as a document instructed and informed by the principles of the Declaration, our national charter. Hence, individuals should be able to, if participating in state militias, be enabled to oppose a hopelessly corrupted, unconstitutional government.
It is up to judges to make sure that regulations do not become violations of rights.