Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Defending the Second Amendment

With the first 10 Amendments, it is not merely individual histories that matter, but a recognition that each Amendment is part of an additional, over-arching logic and special place in history. They are a “package” so to speak that collectively says something important about the people’s core, basic right to free speech, the right to bear arms, the right against self-incrimination, and so on.  Each right is bound to the other; some flowing from a previous right, others there to protect the exercise of the other rights.

Interesting commentary on the Bill of Rights with special attention on the Second Amendment. Of course, the Constitution is no longer considered to be relevant as a guide to governing anymore.

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