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To: TimF who wrote (63185)3/29/2018 11:21:00 AM
From: zzpat  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 364063
 
Now we get down to how our founding fathers used words. When they use the word "shall" it means something that must be done. The president "shall" be commander in chief. The Congerss "shall" coin money etc.

When it says Congress shall arm the militia this is not an option. It must do it. Since Congress doesn't do any of the things required of it under the militia clause the militia no longer exists.