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Old 02-04-2013, 06:03 PM  
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Originally Posted by Elli View Post
Obviously the old man was acting as a member of a well regulated militia. Good on him.
Just because he wasn't part of a militia ensuring the security of the free state doesn't mean he isn't also allowed to bear arms himself. It's called freedom, and it's not complete anarchy because we have things called laws.

If you randomly murder someone on the street with your weapon you will face serious consequences, but if you murder someone who breaks into your home you will likely face minor consequences.
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