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I think you're missing the two words before militia: "Well regulated". Who is going to be doing that regulation if not a governmental body?

• didgeoridoo 7y ago
  In the parlance of the day, “well-regulated” meant “equipped with the necessary tools and training to do their job”, not “overseen by a bureaucrat”.
  • joeblow9999 7y ago
    the modern usage of 'regulate' has eviscerated much of the constitution especially the commerce clause which now days is generally interpreted as literally the opposite of its original intent
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