Today I learned on Nostr: TIL the 2nd amendment was passed so the federal government could form ...

TIL the 2nd amendment was passed so the federal government could form “well-regulated militias” to put down civilian rebellions - not to protect individuals from government tyranny

https://www.gastongazette.com/story/opinion/columns/2017/02/06/mark-l-hopkins-second-amendment-and-shays-rebellion/22532517007/
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