A second argument revolves around the definition of "the people." Those on the N.R.A. side believe "the people" means "all persons." But in Article I we also read that the people will elect the House of Representatives — and the determination of who can vote will be left to state law, in just the way that militia service would remain subject to Congressional and state regulation.What does THIS have to do with the price of tea in China? His statement is ludicrous simply because it doesn't address the question surrounding what the Amendment SAYS. He's trying to argue his point by arguing a different point; the two are unrelated. Whether or not there is a militia or a standing army does NOT change the wording of the Amendment, that the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms may NOT be infringed!
>>What does THIS have to do with the price of tea in China? His statement is ludicrous simply because it doesn't address the question surrounding what the Amendment SAYS. He's trying to argue his point by arguing a different point; the two are unrelated. Whether or not there is a militia or a standing army does NOT change the wording of the Amendment, that the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms may NOT be infringed!
Right.....and if they meant something else, they would have said it.