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Chit......I thought for sure starch was going to be involved.

Not sure what you're asking. I'm not very proficient with Fierybonics (dibs on Trademark). The second half of the 2A is pretty clear in its limits on government regarding the recognized right of the people (individually) to keep and bear arms. The first half of the 2A recognized that if the RTKBA is not widely practiced (collectively) the free state is in jeopardy. The government is failing in both respects. They infringe on individual rights and they regulate in order to diminish rather than encourage shooting activities. The latter is the point of the meme. Think school shooting programs, CMP, burdensome restrictions on firearm, ammunition, and reloading component manufacturers. At these prices, the related businesses should be booming.


And yet, state and county courthouses increasingly violate our rights. Strangely[/s], they are becoming more dangerous. Consequently, the state is now allowing more people in government office to carry in these public buildings which are often the repositories of the people's papers [4A]. In my opinion, the first half of the 2A is equally clear: Through poor regulation, as this inalienable right is restricted amongst the people and expanded amongst the government the security of a free state (all our freedom) dies.

Indiana's problem is the conjunction joining the Person to the State. And too verbose. 32 sections to what should be a very simple statement.

Peine forte et dure

The point of it was that if you entered a plea and were convicted, not only would you be hanged but all of your estate would be forfeit.

If you refused to enter a plea you'd be subject to the peine forte et dure, pressing you (literally) to enter a plea. If you held out until death you would not have been convicted, and therefore your family would inherit your estate rather than being cast into penury. You'd still be dead though.

Imma draw the line at Raw doggin' hookers

Jus' sayin.

Here I read 'State' as 'We the People' not 'We the Government.' This aligns with both portions of the 2A. As to the verbosity of the Indiana Constitution, article 1 is the state bill of rights. Section 1 is a terse summation of the Declaration of Independence.


What part of this remains inviolate at any level of our present government(s)? None, I contend. You seem to be more focused on the structure of these constitutions. I, on the other hand, am more concerned that our governments have become unmoored from them. This being a meme thread, I rest.

Pretty weird....

Goriloodle?

I still have mine.