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To: Carry_Okie
But the term "well regulated militia" means that this is not an unorganized rabble; it means they get "regular" practice, drill, and preparation.

I strongly disagree, as familiarity with language control leads to statism. "Regulated" being the word in question, it's meaning at the time of the amendment was well armed.

141 posted on 02/07/2016 4:34:14 PM PST by Read Write Repeat (Not one convinced me they want the job yet)
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To: Read Write Repeat
I strongly disagree, as familiarity with language control leads to statism.

That was the meaning of the word as used in the legal language of the day, an originalist's application. The use was similar to the term, "British Regulars" and "regulate commerce" which at the time meant to facilitate it to be "regular."

If you don't like it, amend it.

142 posted on 02/07/2016 5:01:00 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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