It is asked often what they meant when the 2nd amendment (and the other amendments in the bill of rights) was written. An interesting question to consider is what they would write today, given the things that have been happening in the last 100 years, or what would appear were the constitution itself rewritten.
Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands!
Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag,
and return us to our own beloved homes!
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