Discussion often mentions infringement/compromise/non-compliance. Rarely do I read much about the rest of the Second Amendment. A factoid I found notes that this amendment is the only one that states a purpose:
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.
That's troublesome to me. Not just a militia; a well regulated militia. However, it doesn't say who should do the regulating. Perhaps that's a foot in the door for good against evil.
Also, a suggestion was made yesterday regarding the 10th A, and the reserved powers clause. On reconsideration, the 9th A perhaps offers an opportunity for expansion of gun rights. How's that for a happy thought? The 9th says that the people (not the govt) have rights that aren't listed.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Cat-skinning, graduate level.
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.
That's troublesome to me. Not just a militia; a well regulated militia. However, it doesn't say who should do the regulating. Perhaps that's a foot in the door for good against evil.
Also, a suggestion was made yesterday regarding the 10th A, and the reserved powers clause. On reconsideration, the 9th A perhaps offers an opportunity for expansion of gun rights. How's that for a happy thought? The 9th says that the people (not the govt) have rights that aren't listed.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Cat-skinning, graduate level.