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The Founders on What The Second Amendment Really Means

June 29, 2020 by TTAG Contributor

By Dr. Larry Trick “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 “The supposed quietude of a good man allures the ruffian; while on the other hand, arms, like law, discourage and keep the invader and the plunderer … Read more

I Was Wrong About the Second Amendment – Quote of the Day

May 31, 2018 by Dan Zimmerman

“I used to agree the (second) amendment was about maintaining the ability for citizens to check the government, to be able to overthrow it. The Founders, after all, had just overthrown their former government. But on closer look, I was wrong. “The amendment is about national defense (thus the “well-regulated militia” and the “being necessary … Read more