2nd Amendment, what did it mean?Posted By Mark Costello III |
"The 2nd Amendment was intended to insure that the people would always have the ability to take on the government, if it attempted to take over the people. This is what the whole revolution was about and there could have been no revolution if the Government run militia were the only ones that were allowed to bear arms. The arms that were used were owned by the PEOPLE and not the GOVERNMENT. They want to make sure that NO GOVERNMENT would control the will of the people, but that the will of the people would always control the GOVERNMENT."
Floyd, I recall seeing quotes from Thomas Jefferson and some arguments in one or two of the Federalist Papers supporting your contention.
Floyd, I recall seeing quotes from Thomas Jefferson and some arguments in one or two of the Federalist Papers supporting your contention.
. I may have missed it but I didn't seen any summary on his opinions on major issues. If anyone could provide something on this, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
