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In reply to the discussion: Is RKBA an Individual Right? [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)59. What militia do we need? And for what purpose?
I guess lots of us are automatically excluded, by age or lack of military duty. And the "militia" is always under the control of government, local, state or federal.
The role of militia, also known as military service and duty, in the United States is complex and has transformed over time. The term militia can be used to describe any number of groups within the United States. Primarily, these fall into:
The organized militia created by the Militia Act of 1903, which split from the 1792 Uniform Militia forces, and consist of State militia forces, notably the National Guard and the Naval Militia.[2] The National Guard however, is not to be confused with the National Guard of the United States, which is a federally recognized reserve military force, although the two are linked.
The reserve militia[3] or unorganized militia, also created by the Militia Act of 1903 which presently consist of every able-bodied man of at least 17 and under 45 years of age who are not members of the National Guard or Naval Militia.(that is, anyone who would be eligible for a draft). Former members of the armed forces up to age 65 are also considered part of the "unorganized militia" per Sec 313 Title 32 of the US Code.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militia_%28United_States%29
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Yes, it is a constitutional right to own and to carry, as part of a militia.
Starboard Tack
Oct 2012
#2
I know were not born in this country so the 2nd Amendment is a foreign concept to you
rl6214
Oct 2012
#9
Some have contended that the Second is the only "communitarian" right in the B.O.R...
Eleanors38
Oct 2012
#10
please. The English were pioneers in the Atlantic slave trade befire TJ was even born.
trouble.smith
Oct 2012
#109
Again, bearing as part of a militia is only one possible use of firearms.
Atypical Liberal
Oct 2012
#22
The law, history, common sense, and popular opinion disagree with you
4th law of robotics
Oct 2012
#17
Since we need a militia, the right of the people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed...
aikoaiko
Oct 2012
#33
I see only gun carriers born in this country are allowed to be citizens according to you.
Starboard Tack
Oct 2012
#100
I love how the founders, just went all stupid when they got to the second amendment.
AtheistCrusader
Oct 2012
#89
notice, the more I say what I say, the more followers...I see beads of sweat forming on the gunnies
graham4anything
Oct 2012
#42
Hard to follow what you are saying, but I will address some of your points.
Atypical Liberal
Oct 2012
#40
When was the last time you saw a deer sitting next to you in a bar? Or watching a movie in theatre?
graham4anything
Oct 2012
#52
re: "It's funny that dylan and eric got their guns from their father didn't they?"
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Oct 2012
#53
nobody is looking to change your mind...it is to change the mind of reasonable people
graham4anything
Oct 2012
#67
aww the old when you lose an argument, you post big pictures to annoy other posters
graham4anything
Oct 2012
#73