Worth noting, "the people" are not a state or national militia. The 2nd
recoginzes the God given rights, and prohibits the government from
infringing the God given rights.

Christopher A. Young
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"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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BTW, the Second Amendment states right up front why people should have
the right to bear arms. Have you signed up with your local militia? Does
your local militia commander know how to get in touch with you to summon
you for duty and what weapons you have and how well skilled you are in
their use? Do you report for training as required?

Perce