Jeff Tiedrich
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but some shithead with an AR-15 and a grudge is the exact fucking opposite of a well-regulated militia
10:23 AM - May 07, 2023
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Jim Calkins
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An Originalist should argue that the Second Amendment doesn't mention mental illness, criminal history, or age, so there should be absolutely no limit on who has guns. At least, as long as the Originalist conveniently ignores the part about a "well regulated Militia."
In response to Jeff Tiedrich.
10:24 AM - May 07, 2023
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Theatreof Phillip
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In response to Jim Calkins.
Although a true "Originalist" would also need to acknowledge that there were restrictions on who could own and carry weapons at the time 2A was adopted. And that at least until 1959 the unanimous consensus of every legal article was that 2A doesn't protect an individual right to own guns as such.
03:02 PM - May 07, 2023
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Lefty_Left_Left
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In response to Theatreof Phillip.
I'd argue that a TRUE originalist believes that the 2A only applies to the smooth-bore, barrel-loaded muskets of the era and certainly not automatic or semi-automatic rifles firing projectiles at over 2,800 ft/s.

But I think we both know that "Originalism" is BS anyway😞
02:21 PM - May 08, 2023
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TQ
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In response to Jim Calkins.
And that part is exactly what has been ignored..."well regulated".
10:35 AM - May 07, 2023
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