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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (874268)	7/21/2015 3:38:37 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577945

Scalia was part of the decision which upheld the right of individuals to bear arms, Joey.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (874268)	7/21/2015 3:39:15 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577945

BTW, The word "militia" has several meanings. It can be a body of citizens (no longer exclusively male) enrolled for military service where full time duty is required only in emergencies. The term also refers to the eligible pool of citizens callable into military service.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (874268)	7/21/2015 3:41:27 PM
From: jlallen	Respond to of 1577945

"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials." — George Mason, in Debates in Virginia Convention on Ratification of the Constitution, Elliot, Vol. 3, June 16, 1788

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (874268)	7/21/2015 3:49:53 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577945

BTW Joey you mischaracterized Scalia's position. Scalia does not dispute the right of individuals to keep and bear arms but he does believe that there can be narrow limitations on the right...consistent with over 200 years of similar jurisprudence which holds that no rights are absolute...even First Amendment rights. I think he also said that the 2nd Amendment would not apply to cannons, tanks, etc. Hand held weapons are clearly protected as he sees it.