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Columbia
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Thu Jan-08-04 02:55 AM
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Let me point you to a few relevant parts of the Second Amendment.
What is quite clear is that it refers to the "right of the people." The people comprises the citizens of this nation. And the citizens comprise the militia. They are one and the same.
Another relevant section is the actual right which is to "keep and bear arms." As I discuss upthread, these arms compose of "ordinary military equipment" as ruled on by US vs. Miller. Interpretations of this range from what the standard US soldier carries (M16A2 assault rifle) up to crew-served weapons (such as the M2 .50cal machine gun) and beyond.
As for unlimited private ownership, that is cleared addressed as well. That part reads "shall not be infringed."
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