We all know how this works now. Did we always know how this works? President Obama fumed at the numbing familiarity of the shock, the grief, the expressions of sorrow and comfort, and the predictable responses that what we really need is more guns. Rachel Maddow noted that
Maybe. But the Constitution can be amended, it's not a sacred document set in stone. And "Bear Arms" in the common usage of the times meant to fight for your country, not to own your own private arsenal. For much of our history that's how it was interpreted, the idea that it meant as many guns for anyone who wants them with no restrictions is a newer concept. Coincidentally, that change occurred when gun manufacturers took over the NRA leadership. Hmm, I wonder if there's a connection.
Sure - that MUST be it.
I hate to think of that face showing glee. The sight would frighten a cape buffalo.
Oh sure, but who wants to pay fifty grand for a handgun? OH WAIT! IT WORKS!!!11!
"Well, do you, punk family member?"
Yyyup./Hank Hill voice
I'm not sure you are safe from food poisoning anywhere. It's happened to me at half the restaurants in my town at one time or another.
The Constitution disagrees with you.
Only homicides are counted.
So the Secret Service is paranoid?
So then when do we disarm the Secret Service's presidential security detail.
Professional requirement.
Maybe. But the Constitution can be amended, it's not a sacred document set in stone. And "Bear Arms" in the common usage of the times meant to fight for your country, not to own your own private arsenal. For much of our history that's how it was interpreted, the idea that it meant as many guns for anyone who wants them with no restrictions is a newer concept. Coincidentally, that change occurred when gun manufacturers took over the NRA leadership. Hmm, I wonder if there's a connection.
Sounds like a Well-regulated Militia.
Since when was the Secret Service a militia?
So the government gets to be paranoid, but not the general public?
You're right. The National Guard is the Militia spoken of in the 2nd.
If you ain't in the Guard, you ain't Militia.
Good catch!