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In reply to the discussion: Repeal the second amendment [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms."
-James Madison
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
-George Mason
"And that the said Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the Press, or the rights of Conscience; or to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms;
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-Samuel Adams
"Firearms stand next in importance to the constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence
from the hour the Pilgrims landed to the present day, events, occurences and tendencies prove that to ensure peace security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable
the very atmosphere of firearms anywhere restrains evil interference they deserve a place of honor with all that's good."
-George Washington
"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
-Richard Henry Lee
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that
it is their right and duty to be at all times armed;
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-Thomas Jefferson
Where is your proof that backs up your interpretation?