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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
By its express terms, the Second Amendment grants a right the countours of which are defined by militia service. Just as the First Amendment doesn't give you the right to say anything, anytime -- think fire and theaters -- the Second Amendment doesn't give you the right to bear any weapon whenever you want. Unlike the First Amendment, the Second Amendment specifies the principle to be applied in deciding the contours of that right -- the furtherance of a "well regulated Militia."
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Read strictly, then, perhaps licensed gun ownership in the United States could constitute a contractual obligation to serve in the United States Armed Forces during a time of War. Licensed gun owners could then be inducted into service when the national interest requires it.
Hey, Hank, problem solved!
