The amazingly wise pegwinn said:BBM, the reason that the second amendment exists is to ensure that no one can overthrow the people of the usa. Governments come and go, but the people will not be subjugated. I hope you get that.
As to interpreting the second amendment. Other than your own personal opinion, where does it say that assault weapons are not allowed. Remember, the point of the constitutuion is that you get it unless they specifically banned it.
"Arms" doesn't mean only firearms. It means that I can own real, functional swords, pikes, spikes, clubs, flails, maces, throwing stars, full auto weapons, claymores etc. Arms means weapons.
You call for more regulation. I submit that the same crooks that ignore our laws will ignore the regulations.
Remember this: It is better for a law abiding citizen to choose the weapons he (or she) will (or won't) keep in the house. Criminals will always choose to arm themselves no matter the law, that's why we call em criminals.
Bullypulpit (who may've bit off more than he can chew) said:Nice premise, but this administration has already "overthrown the people" and uses the Constitution for toilet paper.
Ah hell, I got all night tomorrow and all weekend. I would suggest that you take your statement and start a thread. I'm in, 'twould be fun. Or you can simply list your assertions with such proof as you can find.