Second Amendment

OK here we go I did not intend on ever directly addressing this topic because I am not the most adept person at explaining it.

I heard something this weekend from a man in position of authority in the congregation I attend each Sunday. With the 4th coming up the lessons had a patriotic theme and he was discussing the Preamble, Bill of rights, Amendments and the Federalist Papers. Usually people who know about the Federalist Papers have a pretty good understanding of things of this nature. I was very disappointed thought when he made mention of the recent ruling by the Supreme Court regarding DC's gun ban. He said that ruling "Redefined" the second amendment... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! I hope it was merely poor choice of words because that ruling was nothing more than a clarification of the originally intended meaning.

First of all the second amendment did not set out any new rights regarding arms, it simply codifies, as does the First and Fourth, a preexisting right. The right of citizens to privately hold and bear arms was a preexisting right that was set out under English law dating back as far as the 12th century. The Second Amendment frankly establishes that this right shall not be infringed.

An understanding of the origins of this amendment is needed to understand how it relates to a militia but quite simply; at that point in time the government did not issue arms, it was the obligation of every citizen to provide their own arms and keep them well maintained. This requirement however was not for the sole purpose of forming a militia it is also tied back to English common law and the right to self defence.

Additionally when the Second Amendment refers to "people" it is not referring to people collectively it is referring to people individually. A reading and understanding of its definition as used in the federalist papers and the fourth amendment bears this out and to suggest that the meaning is somehow different would make the second an anomaly. Not to mention the fact that the other 9 of the first 10 amendments set up protections for individuals from and oppressive government and to separate the Second Amendment from them makes no logical sense.

This is by no means an in depth explanation of the Second Amendment to do so would take pages and has already been done my many before me and now the Supreme Court has just reaffirmed what bright individuals familiar with the history and origins of this Amendment already knew so I will not belabor the point.

I just may piss you off

I've never been in to blogging I just did not have the patients and it did not seem very interesting however I decided to give it a try to vent some of my thought about current events and such. Here's where I post my disclaimer, I have opinions some strong some not so strong I also have a tendency to say inflammatory things such as "I believe political correctness is synonymous with moral corruptness!" So if you are easily offended you may not want to spend too much time on my blog.

I do have a couple rulles.

• My rules are not set in stone, they are my rules so I can change them when ever I want.
  


• You are free to disagree with me but I am not obligated to post your comments, the first amendment guarantees you the right of free speech but it does not guarantee you the right to an audience nor does is compel me to make you a part of my blog. That’s not to say I won’t post a dissenting opinion, if you’re not rude or condescending I just may post your comments.

A bit about me, I claim some conservative view points, although some people have accused me of being a bit anarchist I think that's going too far. I believe government today is too involved in our daily lives and has stepped beyond what the founding fathers designed, and on that note, I know the founding fathers were inspired by GOD. I'm registered as a republican simply because I have to have a party to vote, I was a Dem at one time but that didn't work out. I know the pledge and I put my hand on my heart when I say it and I believe anyone who doesn't is either ignorant or has no respect for the lives that were given for their freedom. I love the men and women who serve in our nations military and one of my biggest regrets is that I never served.



I am married and have children, my family is the most important thing to me so important to me that I own gun am trained and practice with it because I take their safety and protection personally. Yes I have a CCL and a gun lock, if I'm with the fam it's likely I'm carrying and if I'm not carrying the gun is locked and put away, it's all about safety either way.



Well that’s enough for today if I haven’t pissed you off just wait because if I keep with this blogging thing I'm bound to do it some time.