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One of my online acquaintances had an interesting comment on the wording of the Second Amendment:

A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

He wrote, the first clause could just as well say, "A firm mattress being necessary to a good night's sleep." The core of the Amendment is "the right ... shall not be infringed."

Some words used in 18th-century documents have changed, but those haven't.

The Declaration of Independence is not a law; but it is a statement of political philosophy which we deviate from at our peril.

- Jim

longtooth wrote:..."the states w/ open carry don't have all the problems we were putting forth." (Forgot now who but GOOD JOB.)

Thanks.

These two statements will rock a lot of boats:

Rights are inherent and inalienable. They are endowed by God, or nature if you prefer. No legitimate government can violate them.

Governments derive their power from the consent of the people.

Both are right there in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, but most people don't seem to understand them.

- Jim