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In the 18th century the phrase "Well Regulated" had a different meaning, for example a "well regulated clock". It's a misconception that it refers to regulation
by oceanplexian 5y ago
In the 18th century the phrase "Well Regulated" had a different meaning, for example a "well regulated clock". It's a misconception that it refers to regulation as we understand it in a modern sense.
- TheFreim 5y agoIf mememory serves me, everybody 16 (18?) and up was "the militia" by default.
- DuskStar 5y agoThat's still the law in the US today. Specifically, able-bodied men from 17 to 45. "10 USC Ch. 12: THE MILITIA" https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title10/subtitleA/part1/chapter12&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title10/sub...