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Chuck Taylor

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Also with an emphasis on REGULATED.


Since there was no standing army to speak of, the defense forces were militias of the several states. These militias were sanctioned (regulated) by the elected officials of the states and often led by the most respected men of the time, who were often members of local government themselves.

This scenario was the reality of the times, going back decades as far as militias were concerned and it is the basis on which the 2nd Amendment was written.

(In response to this post by 111Balz)

Posted: 02/17/2018 at 09:32AM


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  What is your interpretation of the phase “well regulated” as it applies to -- Hokie5150 02/16/2018 9:50PM
  The textualist in me comes out for this -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/17/2018 1:47PM
  You would be entirely wrong. -- hoothat 02/17/2018 5:44PM
  I guess I would be wrong if I used the NRA's definition -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/18/2018 4:07PM
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  I try to have an open mind -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/18/2018 5:26PM
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  It is a descriptor of the MILITIA that was the reality of the times -- 111Balz 02/16/2018 10:24PM
  The militia consisted of all males capable of fighting. ** -- JMHoo 02/17/2018 10:38AM
  Yes it did. ** -- 111Balz 02/17/2018 10:49AM
  Also with an emphasis on REGULATED. -- Chuck Taylor 02/17/2018 09:32AM
  IMO it implies a state or locality organization -- KCHoo 02/16/2018 10:02PM
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  Stupid idea. ** -- Hokieesith 02/16/2018 7:47PM
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