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NJHoo

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A very interesting read on the history of the 2nd amendment. Patrick Henry


was at the forefront of the discussion. The maintenance of slavery was a key issue according to the linked article.

Link: http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/13890-the-second-amendment-was-ratified-to-preserve-slavery


Posted: 02/23/2018 at 10:23AM



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