Some folks need to brush up on what the Pennsylvania Antifederalists were pushing for in the Bill and what they were willing to accept, and why. Intent? It is enlightening.
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Originally posted by: CowboyKellQuote
Originally posted by: ChilcootQuoteThank you for sharing with me a famous comedy magic duo's analysis of a portion of the U.S. Constitution.
Originally posted by: snidely333
You really don't understand the second amendment. Maybe Penn and Teller can clear it up for you.
To return the favor, you may enjoy reading what Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court of the United States once wrote about that same portion of our Constitution. Appointed by President Gerald Ford, Justice Stevens served 34 years on the court and always struck me as pretty wise about the U.S. Constitution.
About the 2nd, Justice Stevens once wrote:
When each word in the text is given full effect, the Amendment is most naturally read to secure to the people a right to use and possess arms in conjunction with service in a well-regulated militia. So far as appears, no more than that was contemplated.
(Emphasis added).
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Yes, And Justice Stevens lost just about every public debate he ever participated in...
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Originally posted by: arshaleignQuoteWho was keeping score, Rasmussen?
Originally posted by: CowboyKellQuote
Originally posted by: ChilcootQuoteThank you for sharing with me a famous comedy magic duo's analysis of a portion of the U.S. Constitution.
Originally posted by: snidely333
You really don't understand the second amendment. Maybe Penn and Teller can clear it up for you.
To return the favor, you may enjoy reading what Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court of the United States once wrote about that same portion of our Constitution. Appointed by President Gerald Ford, Justice Stevens served 34 years on the court and always struck me as pretty wise about the U.S. Constitution.
About the 2nd, Justice Stevens once wrote:
When each word in the text is given full effect, the Amendment is most naturally read to secure to the people a right to use and possess arms in conjunction with service in a well-regulated militia. So far as appears, no more than that was contemplated.
(Emphasis added).
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Yes, And Justice Stevens lost just about every public debate he ever participated in...
