(02-11-2024, 11:54 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Bearing is carrying by definition. That we've let them redefine simple words is what's wrong with the Country.

Now define "well regulated militia" and explain why we just completely ignore that part. 

LOL

Trying to semantics-to-death the 2nd amendment is never going to end well

Sure! The term "well regulated" means "in proper working order" and refers to the need to keep the militia properly armed and prepared to fight a government that might overreach and suppress our natural rights. It has nothing to do with the stupid attempt to redefine the words to place the control of the militia under the government it's intended to fight. You're welcome!

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(02-11-2024, 01:32 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(02-11-2024, 11:54 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Now define "well regulated militia" and explain why we just completely ignore that part. 

LOL

Trying to semantics-to-death the 2nd amendment is never going to end well

At the time "well regulated" was basically a gun registry.  The governor or the justice of the peace was supposed to have a pretty good idea of who had what so they knew who to call in an emergency.  
Now I don't think this would do much good today, because such a significant chunk would ignore and resist efforts to get their weapons registered, and because we have well funded regular police forces, but I do think it would be within the original meaning, for what that's worth.

Bull [BLEEP].

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