What was the meaning of the word infringed in the 2nd Amendment?

A .69 caliber hole hurts less than .22 caliber hole.

Brilliant.

Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

Stinger missle is an explosive. Not in common usage.

Nuclear arms are exposives, too. Every weapon is a type of arm.

A weapon, especially a firearm

Source: ARM - definition of ARM by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

The Constitution covered knives and swords. I've never heard you guys object to prohibitions against switchblade knives.
 
Not taken away without good reason.

Where the fuck does Webster's say "without good reason"?

Webster's New World College Dictionary » infringed
infringed

Variant of infringe

transitive verb infringed, infringing
to break (a law or agreement); fail to observe the terms of; violate

Origin: L infringere, to break off, break, impair, violate < in-, in + frangere, to break
 
The Constitution said arms and the arms of those days weren't that powerful.

A .69 caliber hole hurts less than .22 caliber hole.

Brilliant.

Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?
 
A .69 caliber hole hurts less than .22 caliber hole.

Brilliant.

Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?

I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.
 
The Constitution said arms and the arms of those days weren't that powerful.

A .69 caliber hole hurts less than .22 caliber hole.

Brilliant.

Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

Dubya, YOU IGNORANT ASS, infringe means to break. As in breaking a trust that we all have the right to protect ourselves with arms. If you are defending yourself against a criminal, its probably a gun. If its against a government, probably a Stinger would come in pretty handy.

Your IGNORANCE abounds without limit. What an ASS.

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Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

The Constitution didnt mention computer violent acts against women porn.

Lines drawn.
 
A .69 caliber hole hurts less than .22 caliber hole.

Brilliant.

Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

Dubya, YOU IGNORANT ASS, infringe means to break. As in breaking a trust that we all have the right to protect ourselves with arms. If you are defending yourself against a criminal, its probably a gun. If its against a government, probably a Stinger would come in pretty handy.

Your IGNORANCE abounds without limit. What an ASS.

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It means break in the sense of to destroy. You are talking about a right of the people to keep and bear arms. When you people that right, that means the people can't keep and bear arms. It doesn't mean someone had their gun taken from them. When you arrest someone, are you suppose to allow them to keep their gun, because the Constitution told you to? You people don't even know what the 2nd Amendment means and which of you have tried to find what the Founders were talking about when they wrote it?

You want to live in some fantasy world that your rights are being violated and society doesn't care if you wise up or not. Your type has proven themselves to be lunatics.
 
Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

The Constitution didnt mention computer violent acts against women porn.

Lines drawn.

That's how you people think and that's why normal people have no value in your opinions.
 
this is settled constitutional law folks.


There is NOT ONE scotus member who says gun laws are unconstitutional.

What does the word infringed mean?

1. To break, as contracts; to violate, either positively by contravention, or negatively by non-fulfillment or neglect of performance. A prince or a private person infringes an agreement or covenant by neglecting to perform its conditions, as well as by doing what is stipulated not to be done.

2. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law.


Link: Search => [word] => Infringe :: 1828 Dictionary :: Search the 1828 Noah Webster's Dictionary of the English Language (FREE) :: 1828.mshaffer.com
1828 Dictionary, first published in the US.

So, to be taken literally, anyone - a drunk, drug addict, child abuser, wife abuser, felon, pyschotic paranoid schizophrenic, child, etc. etc. cannot have their right to own, possess, carry or control any arm or firearm, anywhere - loaded or not infringed.

Does anyone believe the founders believed this to be so?

Felons and the insane lost their right to vote, essentially losing status as a citizen. Why not lose other rights?
It's always bothered me. Not citizens and felons can't vote, but they are protected by the 5th Amendment etc. Where is the line?
 
Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?

I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

We already have the line, and the line is just fine. There is nothing wrong with law abiding citizens owning semi automatic rifles, semi auto pistols, and pump action shotguns. every law abiding citizen should have easy access to these weapons.

Using argumentum ad ridiculum and bringing in nukes and howitzers gets away from the real argument, and shows the weakness of the argument on the side of the gun grabbers.
 
Did they have FIM-92 Stinger missiles back in those days that could take down airliners? Stinger missiles are a type of arm, do you think people should be allowed to have them?

How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?

I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

Their intent was for the militia to defend the country from enemies foreign and domestic. If the US Military was limited to muzzle loaders. we'd be communicating in German right now.
I can't afford a nuke, nor can all but a hand full of private people in this country, all of whom wouldn't dream of using one as an offensive weapon any more than my possession of a 30 round magazine makes me dream of shooting up a school room. We already restrict felons and crazies. Enforce THOSE laws, but keep your gun grabbing hands off my legal weapons. My autos included
No. the Constitution didn't mention guns. They didn't mention radio either, but no one got all up in Air America's face that radio allowed them too much freedom of speech.
 
How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?

I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

We already have the line, and the line is just fine. There is nothing wrong with law abiding citizens owning semi automatic rifles, semi auto pistols, and pump action shotguns. every law abiding citizen should have easy access to these weapons.

Using argumentum ad ridiculum and bringing in nukes and howitzers gets away from the real argument, and shows the weakness of the argument on the side of the gun grabbers.

That is your position, but the fact is the Constitution didn't say gun, it said arms. You can try to make a false case that citizens didn't have cannon, but cannon weren't uncommon on mechant ships that citizens owned. Riverboats could also be equiped with cannon to repel attack.

The point about arms is the line has to be drawn somewhere and it's done for public safety. There is no absolute right for a person to own more advanced arms. There is only the right of the populace not to be disarmed. That was the intention of the 2nd Amendment.

If you make a case out of false information, it falls apart. The Founders of this country were rational people and I'm sure they never envisioned the 2nd Amendment would be treated like this. They just didn't want the populace disarmed.
 
Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

The Constitution didnt mention computer violent acts against women porn.

Lines drawn.

That's how you people think and that's why normal people have no value in your opinions.

You people??? What people are you talking about?
And son, WE ARE the normal people. We know that felons and crazies shouldn't have guns and we know the meaning of the word "infringed"
You see normal people are capable of applying logic to apparent contradictions unlike "you people".
 
How far are you going to move them goal posts young fella?

I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

Their intent was for the militia to defend the country from enemies foreign and domestic. If the US Military was limited to muzzle loaders. we'd be communicating in German right now.
I can't afford a nuke, nor can all but a hand full of private people in this country, all of whom wouldn't dream of using one as an offensive weapon any more than my possession of a 30 round magazine makes me dream of shooting up a school room. We already restrict felons and crazies. Enforce THOSE laws, but keep your gun grabbing hands off my legal weapons. My autos included
No. the Constitution didn't mention guns. They didn't mention radio either, but no one got all up in Air America's face that radio allowed them too much freedom of speech.

Then you admit society does have a right to decide whether a citizen can have a particular arm. I believe society has that right, too, but I don't expect them to do it the way I would want it done.

Let me point out that I have supported limiting magazine size, but I haven't said I wanted a weapon banned, so "your gun grabbing hands" statement is made out of pure ignorance. Not knowing what you are talking about seems to be a rather common with you people. If you don't know something, why don't you just keep your fucking mouth shut?
 
I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

We already have the line, and the line is just fine. There is nothing wrong with law abiding citizens owning semi automatic rifles, semi auto pistols, and pump action shotguns. every law abiding citizen should have easy access to these weapons.

Using argumentum ad ridiculum and bringing in nukes and howitzers gets away from the real argument, and shows the weakness of the argument on the side of the gun grabbers.

That is your position, but the fact is the Constitution didn't say gun, it said arms. You can try to make a false case that citizens didn't have cannon, but cannon weren't uncommon on mechant ships that citizens owned. Riverboats could also be equiped with cannon to repel attack.

The point about arms is the line has to be drawn somewhere and it's done for public safety. There is no absolute right for a person to own more advanced arms. There is only the right of the populace not to be disarmed. That was the intention of the 2nd Amendment.

If you make a case out of false information, it falls apart. The Founders of this country were rational people and I'm sure they never envisioned the 2nd Amendment would be treated like this. They just didn't want the populace disarmed.

Did the merchant ships who owned cannon need permission from the government? I would say yes. It wasnt seen as an absolute right like the right to keep a firearm.

At the time the people were allowed the most advanced weapons availible. How is that construed as you thinking they wanted a limit on future weapons? They were already during a time of vast increases in technology, so they must have seen the writing on the wall.
 
I haven't moved the goal posts.

The Constitution said arms and they didn't think more powerful weapons in the future would be an issue, because they were reasonable men and figured the people in the future would also be reasonable.

Since their intent was just to prevent the populace from being disarmed, it's the people who misinterpret that intent who are the problem. Unless you are going to allow the people to have all arms, you're going to have to draw the line somewhere. The Constitution didn't mention guns.

Their intent was for the militia to defend the country from enemies foreign and domestic. If the US Military was limited to muzzle loaders. we'd be communicating in German right now.
I can't afford a nuke, nor can all but a hand full of private people in this country, all of whom wouldn't dream of using one as an offensive weapon any more than my possession of a 30 round magazine makes me dream of shooting up a school room. We already restrict felons and crazies. Enforce THOSE laws, but keep your gun grabbing hands off my legal weapons. My autos included
No. the Constitution didn't mention guns. They didn't mention radio either, but no one got all up in Air America's face that radio allowed them too much freedom of speech.

Then you admit society does have a right to decide whether a citizen can have a particular arm. I believe society has that right, too, but I don't expect them to do it the way I would want it done.

Let me point out that I have supported limiting magazine size, but I haven't said I wanted a weapon banned, so "your gun grabbing hands" statement is made out of pure ignorance. Not knowing what you are talking about seems to be a rather common with you people. If you don't know something, why don't you just keep your fucking mouth shut?

Limiting magazine sizes is just a feel good thing that opens the door to more restrictive measures. And limitng the magazine size below the common sized DESIGNED for a given gun is just a way of banning a gun without banning it.

Furthermore, one part of the law says you can keep your 10 round mag, but it is only legal to LOAD 7 rounds! So a law abiding citizen is supposed to voluntarily limit thier ability, while a criminal can care less.

Its the outright lying and end run bans that the grabbers try that piss me off so much.

Then you get into semantics about the amendment, hoping some progressive court agrees with you, thus allowing 1-9 people to overule the desires of the many.

I guess progressives are just fans of oligarchy.
 
If we cannot understand the meaning of the Constitution any longer, perhaps we don't deserve to have it anymore.
 
The Constitution didnt mention computer violent acts against women porn.

Lines drawn.

That's how you people think and that's why normal people have no value in your opinions.

You people??? What people are you talking about?
And son, WE ARE the normal people. We know that felons and crazies shouldn't have guns and we know the meaning of the word "infringed"
You see normal people are capable of applying logic to apparent contradictions unlike "you people".

You obviously don't know what the 1789 meaning of infringed meant. It meant you couldn't remove the right of the people to keep and bear arms, it didn't mean you couldn't tell the populace they couldn't have a particular arm. Infringe back in those days meant to invalidate. It wasn't a transgression against a person. It has it's Latin root in "to destroy." The meaning of the word has changed throughout time.

You're a bunch of people who have been spoon fed a bunch of lies.
 
We already have the line, and the line is just fine. There is nothing wrong with law abiding citizens owning semi automatic rifles, semi auto pistols, and pump action shotguns. every law abiding citizen should have easy access to these weapons.

Using argumentum ad ridiculum and bringing in nukes and howitzers gets away from the real argument, and shows the weakness of the argument on the side of the gun grabbers.

That is your position, but the fact is the Constitution didn't say gun, it said arms. You can try to make a false case that citizens didn't have cannon, but cannon weren't uncommon on mechant ships that citizens owned. Riverboats could also be equiped with cannon to repel attack.

The point about arms is the line has to be drawn somewhere and it's done for public safety. There is no absolute right for a person to own more advanced arms. There is only the right of the populace not to be disarmed. That was the intention of the 2nd Amendment.

If you make a case out of false information, it falls apart. The Founders of this country were rational people and I'm sure they never envisioned the 2nd Amendment would be treated like this. They just didn't want the populace disarmed.

Did the merchant ships who owned cannon need permission from the government? I would say yes. It wasnt seen as an absolute right like the right to keep a firearm.

At the time the people were allowed the most advanced weapons availible. How is that construed as you thinking they wanted a limit on future weapons? They were already during a time of vast increases in technology, so they must have seen the writing on the wall.

No, they didn't need permission and there was no problem with them having them.

The Founders were concentrating on preserving liberty, when they wrote the 2nd Amendment and they weren't thinking weapons would advance like they have. They were reasonable men and I would expect them all to think the future would have reasonable men too. If there were ghost, those Founders would be back here haunting the gun nuts.
 

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