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Politics : Libertarian Discussion Forum
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To: William Marsh who wrote (4082)8/30/2000 1:58:43 PM
From: Jim S  Read Replies (2) of 13062
 
Individuals have a right to bear arms so they can serve in the militia, so they can protect the state.

I really like that. While I assume that you didn't intend it as humor, it really IS funny.

Let's see if we can make the same sort of interpretation for other amendments:

- Congress can't make laws about religion, because the State IS the religion.

- Freedom of speech and press are allowed because the State needs these for its own propaganda. Thus, individuals only have this freedom to the extent they support the State.

- People may assemble to support the the State, any other assemblies are not allowed.

- Peoples' security in their homes, papers, and effects only applies at the forbearance of the State; since all property belongs to the State, the people may use such property only as long as the State permits.

Shall I go on? You see where your logic leads. At least, I see where your logic leads, and I don't even want to go there.

jim
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