On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:23:22 -0800, "PrecisionMachinisT"
wrote:

It all makes me wonder what part of "a well regulated militia" is so
****ing difficult for some folks to understand--

IIRC A standing military is rather new. Prior to that IIRC the
militias were called on if needed.

What is the timeframe on the 2nd and the standing military?
Ed may recall.

If you have the later you no longer need the former, do you?
Perhaps it's time to repeal the 2nd ....
--
Cliff