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What a week! It took me two days to write “More on the Second Amendment,” and I could have used a third day. But, while digging, it occurred to me that members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) were acting in violation of the Second amendment. The Second amendment is obsolete because the US has long had law-enforcement mechanisms, ie. “a well regulated militia.”[i] But not only is it obsolete, it is also flawed.
To be clear it should read “a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, [in the absence of a well regulated militia],[ii] the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” But it does state, unequivocally, that a well-regulated militia is “necessary to the security of a free state.” Neither the settlers nor the NRA can be considered a well-regulated militia and by advocating a civilian’s right to own and bear firearms, the NRA now jeopardizes “the security of a free state.”
And there is good old-fashioned common sense. How can anyone shoot someone else without a firearm? It is the sine qua non of gun shooting.
In interview(s) General Stanley Allen McChrystal stated that the most offensive weapons were the military weapons. He is absolutely right. But a rifle or a handgun can also kill. There have been many gun-deaths since Newtown. See gun-death tally.
________________________ [i] The U.S. Cavalry was active from 17 November 1775 until 1951. See US Cavalry in Wikipedia [ii] Or something to that effect.—ooo—
composer: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 23 November 1585 [by the Julian calendar; 3 December 1585, by the Gregorian calendar]) title: “If Ye Love Me” (anthem) performers: the Cambridge Singers director: John Rutter (b. 1945)Related articles
- NRA President: Assault weapons ban not likely to pass Congress (washingtonpost.com)
- The “Manifest Destiny” & the News (michelinewalker.com)
Wonderful music, Micheline….
I’m back from having a few weeks with my partner. Hope that all is well with you…
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The English Renaissance produced outstanding musicians. That song is sublime. I’m glad you and your partner had a pleasant holiday.
Best regards,
Micheline
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Yes, my partner and I have had a few weeks holiday from work. Today he returned to the office, and I return to mine – here at my computer…. 🙂
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I am pleased for the two of you. Take care Carolyn.
xoxoxo
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Excellent work, Micheline! I’m going to write to VP Biden, with credit to you, asking that this be considered. Thank you!!
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Thank you so much. You know, sending this to VP Biden might be a good idea. I can devote time to analyzing an amendment. But Presidents and Vice-Presidents are very busy. If it could help prevent another Newtown. Let’s just try and see. I thank you once again.
Best,
Micheline
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You’re so welcome, but the thanks really goes to you for writing and thinking this through. I wrote to VP Biden via the WH website, being sure to give your name and blog link for credit. I asked that he consider your thoughts on this while working on the project. I’m concerned if he can pull this off because of the NRA pushback. Thanks again. Marion
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You’re very kind. But alone there is very little I could do. So I want to thank my colleagues at WordPress. I also want to thank the Obama administration. I know that President Obama, VP Biden, Michelle, Jill, etc. want to put an end to the massacres, that they care for the people and that they are inviting the people to speak. Best, Micheline
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I thank you Marion. The NRA is powerful, but members of the current administration might be surprised to see how powerful they are. Despite the financial support the Republicans received, Mitt Romney is not in the WH. President Obama cares for the people as does VP Biden. There is something so real about them and something so good. It’s very motivating.
And then they are people like you. You are also an inspiration.
My best and take care,
Micheline
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Thank you so much, Micheline. You thoughtful comment means much to me. I feel the same about you.
Everything you said is so true. Obama and Biden are the real deal and the people see that clearly. He played his strategy brilliantly as we watched him pick his battles last year, but pushing hard in this term and calling their bluff. I’m encouraged by it all. *hearts* Marion
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WordPress authors never cease to amaze me. I’m also allowing myself to feel encouraged because David Keene and Wayne LaPierre are harming themselves, as did Mitt Romney during the campaign. Obviously, they can’t even read the Second amendment.
I started to blog when Sarah Palin began her “campaign” against health reforms. She was telling people that grandmothers would die. It’s the other way around. Grandmothers were dying in considerable pain because insurance companies looked upon such illnesses as cancer “pre-existing” as conditions.
NRA members are also twisting reality. Thank you Marion and have a good day. Micheline
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Dear Micheline, as always, so wonderful! Music you chose so beautiful, touched my heart and gave me a state of relaxation and spiritual loaded me!
Thank you so much!
Have a wonderful day and many blessings! Big hugs, much love, Stefania! 🙂
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Thank you Stefania,
I love beautiful music. It can change one’s mood.
Take good care of yourself. You have a beautiful soul.
Big hugs and love,
Micheline
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