Reply #185: I think we have some fundamental differences in a couple of areas.

[Raskolnik]

1) I think you minimize (if not ignore) the philosophical underpinnings that led to including the 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights. I think you maximize the Indian-fighting and ignore the desire to prevent the state from having a monopoly on the use of force.

2) I think your interpretation of the 2nd Amendment's text and the text of the Militia statute is strained, and I would hope none of the other portions of the Bill of Rights would be interpreted in such a manner.

I know it sounds crazy, but I don't think we're going to convince each other on an internet message board. I understand where you're coming from in the desire to limit gun violence, but I disagree about the best method to accomplish that goal.