> I’ll check it out, and thank for a reasoned response. <
You’re welcome. Our discussion here highlights the problems that can occur when applying 18th century language to the 21st century.
We see this also in discussions of the 2A. The word “militia” in the 2A refers to every adult. In those days, the militia was everyone. But unfortunately that word today has taken on a different meaning.
It also highlights the need for all of us to research and understand OUR Constitution as written and originally understood and intended, relevant in our discussion here.