The Second Amendment: Rediscovering the Inalienable Right to Firearm Ownership and Self-Defense
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798504312682
- Series
- The Second Amendment
- Pages
- 179
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-05-24
- Author
- Steven Daniel
Description
Well. Regulated. Militia. These three words are the intellectual foundation that all federal gun control is built upon in America. The advocates for gun control (either well-intentioned folk, or intellectual state supremacists) argue that the original intent of the 2nd amendment was to grant congress an unlimited and undefined power to regulate arms and its uses. They assume that congress, or an agency within the executive branch, has broad constitutional authority to regulate private ownership of arms. Are we to believe that the men who lead an armed resistance against a tyrannical government, are the same men who would grant their new government such a power? Something does not add up. Where does "shall not be infringed" fit into this theory? Honest observers know that none of this is true. With no sense of irony they argue that the 2nd article, in a charter of individual rights, is actually a grant of power to government. This book, once and for all, reduces this argument to ashes. If the goal is to understand the original intent of the 2nd amendment, it seems obvious we must consult the writings of those who drafted it, debated it, and ratified it. We must consider the immediate circumstances, influences, and the context of the times. We must consider the basic self-evident truths about human nature. The amendment must be read within the context of the US Constitution. Fortunately for us we do not have to speculate about what the founders thought about an armed citizenry. They told us exactly what they though, and their words are discoverable by those who consult the historical record. Many other authors on the subject extend their research from ancient times, up to the modern day. This book centers around the most relevant and neglected part of 2nd amendment history - the constitutional drafting and ratifying period in America. This book provides a vast array of direct quotes from the founders themselves. If you have you ever wondered: Why was the 2nd amendment included in the bill of rights? How does constitutional interpretation affect the meaning of the 2nd amendment? What did the framers mean when they wrote "well regulated militia?" What is a militia, and who composes that body? Is there a difference between a standing army and a militia? Is the national guard our modern day militia? Does congress have powers over the militia? What were the Federalist and Anti-Federalist positions surrounding this subject? All of these questions, and much more, are answered. Overall, if you are interested in the actual history of the 2nd amendment, this book is for you. The truth is that the 2nd amendment has its own meaning - Its own original intent. This intent has its own independent existence that is not subject to change because of what you or I may think. Its intent does not change because we feel that it should be different. The 2nd amendment should be understood objectively and without distortions. It is a law written in stone, not an ever-evolving organism. It's time the 2nd amendment is recognized for what it is - a listed inalienable right, within a charter of rights. This right exists despite government approval and is immune to government coercion. It deserves to be treated as part of the highest law of the land. Most importantly, it should be something that citizens can rely on to protect their lives, their property, their country, and their liberty - exactly as the founders intended. Follow the Author on Twitter @ActualConversa1
