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You do realize that colonial militias existed for over a century before the war for independence with the British Empire? Remember that you are the one who fra

You do realize that colonial militias existed for over a century before the war for independence with the British Empire? Remember that you are the one who framed the discussion into the 2nd amendment context in the first place. The reason why the 2nd amendment is there is primarily to properly adjust the balance of power between the governed and the government, as is the rest of the Bill of Rights.

zapita 9y ago
> The reason why the 2nd amendment is there is primarily to properly adjust the balance of power between the governed and the government, as is the rest of the Bill of Rights. That's probably true. Also very abstract, and not in contradiction with anything I said. What's the point you're trying to make exactly?