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Politics : Libertarian Discussion Forum
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To: TimF who wrote (3966)8/11/2000 6:18:59 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (2) of 13060
 
Okay, let's assume you're right.

A question: What is the definition of arms?

Only those in existence at the time the Constitution was written?

Or all and any arms?

If the former, fine. You can have black power muzzle loaders, bows and arrows, etc. But nothing not available in 1787.

If the latter, and you truly believe that the right to bear arms cannot be infringed, then you must believe that I should be permitted to keep and bear fully automatic weapons.

That a person living next to an airport should be permitted to keep and bear stinger missiles.

That people should be able to carry guns openly on airplanes. (Our current restrictions are definitely an infringement on the right to bear arms.)

Heck, I should be alowed to keep nuclear weapons in my basement. Right?
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