[justshutupandtakeit]

The members of the militia which was stated as a justification for the 2d.

Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?"

Wonder why the amendment was not written to say "...the right of citizens or inhabitants?" This isn't a trick question. Do you have any idea why that particular wording was selected?

[spunkets]

"Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?" "

Yes.

[gatex]

"Do you have any idea why that particular wording was selected?"

It is obvious to anyone who has read the Contitution----

"The People" is used several times in the Constitution.

[eskimo]

Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?"

Quit the nonsense. People means everyone persons, citizens, individuals, doctors, lawyers, Indian chiefs, everyone! Why is that simple fact so difficult for you to comprehend?

[gatex]

"Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?"..."

Now show us your wisdom---

"The people" -- Is used in the Constitution in ---

Preamble--
Article 1, section 2 --
1 st Amendment--
2 nd Amendment --
4 th Amendment --
9 th Amendment--
10 th Amendment --
17 th Amendment---

So explain what all these "people" mean ---are they all the militia ?

[tpaine]

justshutupandtakeit wrote:

"Read the amendment and you will see that it clearly states the militias' purpose "...being necessary to the security of a free STATE, ...." says nothing about protection FROM the state. I am sure such points mean nothing to you. ..."

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Who are "the people " in the Second Amendment, whose right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed ?
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The members of the militia which was stated as a justification for the 2d.


Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?"

Wonder why the amendment was not written to say "...the right of citizens or inhabitants?" This isn't a trick question. Do you have any idea why that particular wording was selected?
279 justshutupandtakeit

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Thus.. -- You claim "the people " in the Second Amendment, whose right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, --- are only comprised of "the members of the militia which was stated as a justification for the 2d".


Obviously the people referenced in the 2nd are the 'People of the United States'.
-- It will be intreresting to see you dig yourself out of your own "trick question" hole.

Two bits you won't even try to explain yourself on that howler..

[supercat]

For "the people", read "all free persons". Such a reading makes sense everywhere in the Constitution. By contrast, applying a reading that says "the people" means "the state militia" would be rather nonsensical in most contexts where the phrase appears.

[ought-six]

"The members of the militia which was stated as a justification for the 2d. Is the 'people' the same as 'an individual person?' Wonder why the amendment was not written to say '...the right of citizens or inhabitants?' This isn't a trick question. Do you have any idea why that particular wording was selected?"

Are you lame? "The people" in the 2nd Amendment is the same "people" in the 1st, 4th, 9th and 10th Amendments. Ever hear of "We the People"? If you are one of the "people," the Bill of Rights provides for the protection of your rights.