We all know it, we all know what it means, however, many out there try to twist the words to suit a different agenda.
I was reading today that 9/25 is the anniversary of when TWELVE articles were approved by congress as amendments to the Constitution, not ten. The states eventually ratified 10. This made me curious what the other two were.
Some of you probably already know this, but this was a portion of history that I didn't remember (or wasn't taught).
In my reading, I found the first draft of what became the 2A as we know it. I find it very interesting, as it spells out Militia, the People, and Military all separately. The common argument amongst Leftists is that the Militia IS the Military, and therefore the 2A only applies to Military. This draft proves that false. Here's the verbiage:
I'd love to know the debate behind the change to what we now know it as.
Anyway, I thought I'd share. Here's a link to the rest of the Articles, as they were presented:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights
I was reading today that 9/25 is the anniversary of when TWELVE articles were approved by congress as amendments to the Constitution, not ten. The states eventually ratified 10. This made me curious what the other two were.
Some of you probably already know this, but this was a portion of history that I didn't remember (or wasn't taught).
In my reading, I found the first draft of what became the 2A as we know it. I find it very interesting, as it spells out Militia, the People, and Military all separately. The common argument amongst Leftists is that the Militia IS the Military, and therefore the 2A only applies to Military. This draft proves that false. Here's the verbiage:
Fifth Article:
A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the People, being the best security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed, but no one religiously scrupulous of bearing arms, shall be compelled to render military service in person.
I'd love to know the debate behind the change to what we now know it as.
Anyway, I thought I'd share. Here's a link to the rest of the Articles, as they were presented:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights