"what would the founders think about [modern cultural phenomenon]"-type takes are stupid but on this point they were pretty clear
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intent of 2A was the people should have materiel required to overthrow a government if need be, we've actually fallen far behind
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tbh I used to do the "it's our solemn duty as american patriots" blah blah thing but now just think me being armed is better for me than not
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in the context of a "well regulated Militia", yes. in the context of uncle psycho, not seeing the argument for that.
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the problem with opposition to *any* reasonable gun regulation makes it more likely to see a call for *total* gun regulation. no middlegrnd.
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they're already calling for total gun regulation dude
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the gun lobby has had success where other hot-button issue interest groups (see: abortion) haven't bc they reject compromise out of hand
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I always keep circling back to Letters of Marque and Reprisal in my mind, which implies private ownership of Naval weaponry
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I mean what is the rate of fire of cannon when your Privateer is shelling the city of Bad People, because that was clearly covered
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or they would have banned the federal government from having a standing army
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banning the federal government from having a standing army was v much on the table and the second amendment was a compromise
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(also the third amendment)
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There's an old Hardcore History podcast ep that explains the std rifle every American owned back then WAS that era's superior military tech.
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His video shouldn't be covered under his right to free speech since video was clearly not available when the first amendment was written.
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It was inspired by a clause in the 1689 Bill of Rights, and the identical name for that first group of US Const. amendments was deliberate.
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The founders wisely said in 2A ARMS as in armaments, not guns or muskets for all. So you have a right to a lightsaber if its invented too.
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The constitution recognizes the private ownership of warships.
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@chrisjenko 15sec/shot yet Brit combat style had 3-4 wide rows of gunners who dropped to reload while next row shot giving continuous fireThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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No doubt. They were fine with fully outfitted warships in private hands.
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It's horrible that people die. It's even more horrible to have a populace unable to defend themselves from government. Life is complicated.
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