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To: michael97123 who wrote (159227)	3/17/2005 10:12:08 AM
From: neolib	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Hi mike. Yes I'm well aware of the "well regulated" clause. Have you ever heard of an "unarmed" militia? The problem with the 2'nd Amendment crowd is specifically that they don't think weapons should be restricted to militia. They focus on the freedom to keep weapons, not the "well regulated" militia part. Suppose Bush were to propose that all weapons in private ownership needed to be registered with state militia, and that all gun owners likewise needed to join the state militia and be subject to the duties and regulations of said organization. What do you think the NRA's comments on that little proposal would be?

To: michael97123 who wrote (159227)	3/17/2005 10:27:10 AM
From: neolib	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

BTW, you are entirely correct about "200 years ago in a different time". Unfortunately, strong 2'nd Amendment defenders also tend to be strong advocates of a strict interpretation of the Constitution. I wish there was more interest is exploring modern constitutions. I actually had hoped that the process in Iraq would motivate people world wide to examine their constitutions for strengths and weaknesses. Have you looked at all at the EU constitution? One clause I find very interesting is about parents rights to teach their kids their values. Very fundamental, but also one with interesting consequences. If a local college taught a good overview class in modern constitutions, I'd sign up with alacrity.