But their point was to ensure that the people could never be oppressed by their government. It's a last-resort to be sure, but back then it wasn't an unreasonable idea to ensure that the people could ensure their government was always in check.
The point is rather moot if all the people have are slingshots while the government has all the semi-automatic weapons, isn't it?
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Well... actually, in the U.S. private citizens do have a right to own tanks, and some actually do.
Jay Leno bought a tank for its engine: http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1302941.html
Tanks for sale:
http://www.military-vehicles.us/military-tanks-for-sale.shtml#army-tanks-for-sale
We can have tanks, but when it comes to the small caliber stuff, some of it is off limits. Go figure.
Maybe.
But their point was to ensure that the people could never be oppressed by their government. It's a last-resort to be sure, but back then it wasn't an unreasonable idea to ensure that the people could ensure their government was always in check.
The point is rather moot if all the people have are slingshots while the government has all the semi-automatic weapons, isn't it?
I agree - too vague.
I haven't heard about any extremist plots to assassinate any Austrians named Archduke F. Ferdinand.
:-)