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In reply to the discussion: What did the Founders mean... [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,692 posts)88. Love that sarcasm but more points
        Story was born in Massachusetts, never owned slaves and hated slavery. Several of his opinions while an SC justice were against slavery and slave owners/traders.
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        So the French Navy was just there for show? Funny, I could've sworn it was them who ensured victory.
        malchickiwick
        Jun 2017
        #4
      
        
        US history is rife with examples of our leaders' mistakes and even crimes
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Jun 2017
        #10
      
        
        This reply doesn't say anything about your thoughts on the subject...
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Jun 2017
        #18
      
        
        Did you also note that 'everyone' else who isn't in the NG, is also a member of the militia?
        jmg257
        Jun 2017
        #28
      
        
        Meh- a prolix, badly formatted argumentum ad populum *and* sheer Colonism:
        friendly_iconoclast
        Aug 2017
        #93
      
        
        The government "...derives its just powers from the consent of the governed..." n/t
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Jun 2017
        #11
      
        
        History is filled with examples of people oppressed by Leaders who abuse their power
        MedusaX
        Jun 2017
        #7
      
        
        I can't say it better than most of the posters above have already said, but will add
        Alea
        Jun 2017
        #8
      
        
        Generally, Hamilton is good on this, yet his notion of a select militia didn't come about for
        jmg257
        Jun 2017
        #9
      
        
        Not really arguing anything, Jim - pointing out it is quite easy to know what the founders meant
        jmg257
        Jul 2017
        #40
      
        
        You have the right to express your opinion using any method available before 1792
        friendly_iconoclast
        Jul 2017
        #41
      
        
        If that's true, then why aren't single shot firearms recommended over "self loading" models...
        Marengo
        Jul 2017
        #45
      
        
        "...(S)omething we do not need in modern society" Would that be the royal 'we', or...
        friendly_iconoclast
        Jul 2017
        #46
      
        
        A) GC&RKBA is not an 'amen chorus', and B) none of that bears upon what I posted
        friendly_iconoclast
        Jul 2017
        #58
      
        
        Your opinion is welcome, however it is nonsensical and there is no obligation for anyone to accept..
        Marengo
        Jul 2017
        #55
      
        
        "Revolvers are for people who display poor marksmanship or who intend to kill multiple times."
        friendly_iconoclast
        Jul 2017
        #47
      
        
        Should the government prevent the ownership of word processing software? It postdates 1793...
        Marengo
        Jul 2017
        #57
      
        
        So, you're ok with me having a 20 shot semi-auto .68 caliber rifle then?
        AtheistCrusader
        Aug 2017
        #95
      
        
        Perfect! And this is yet another point that restriction supporters will never grasp.
        pablo_marmol
        Aug 2017
        #90
      
  