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Originally Posted by VRPdommy
The right to bear arms and the right to form a militia are in the same amendment, but are two different clauses.
Since nothing definitive was described as to what kind of arms, it leaves it to the court to make the final interpretation. Congress 'could' add definition but will not.
Same with what constitutes a organized militia.
The courts consider other writing of the founding fathers in consideration as to the intent of the writing. But it leaves a political divide. Both sides can make a argument for different intent.
Congress can supplement and further describe what was not described, but they can not nullify the amendment. But the states can, just 'not congress'.
Some of you are old enough to remember the last time the states proposed a amendment to know what the process is. It's long and slow.
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The US Government and the courts had already limited what arms the general public can own. Limiting then further should be easy. So why is it a problem? Do Americans support the present status quo and happy to see mass shootings increase? Or are they willing to accept increased mass shootings in order to keep their present rights?
The problem is neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are willing to put this to the people.