[ctdonath2]

The enumerated right clause is not subordinate to the militia clause. “The people”, whoever they are, are not necessarily “the militia”.

Again, I had not referred to whether the person in question (me) was in a state militia.

The 2ndA ends with “shall not be infringed” - meaning that protection of the

[Dr.Syn]

The funniest thing is that the liberals maintain that the Amendment applies to militia members only and then turn around and want all militia members arrested.

Let's face it, a militia is not a standing army and can be a group of neighbors banding together and organizing for the purpose of neighborhood or local defense from foreign or domestic.

[robertpaulsen]

"The enumerated right clause is not subordinate to the militia clause."

No, it explains it.

Since the right didn't extend to "all persons", the preface defined who it protected.

"Again, I had not referred to whether the person in question (me) was in a state militia."

I know. I said that IF you were your right was protected by the second amendment. If you're not, then your right isn't protected by the second amendment.