2nd Amendment in their own words

Mr. Stan Chraminski is seriously mistaken on the Second Amendment. His suggestion that the military and police are the well-regulated militia is absurd. For example:

Alexander Hamilton, “If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no recourse left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense. … ” (Federalist No. 28)

Thomas Jefferson, “The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.”

Thomas Jefferson, “And what country can preserve its liberties, if its rulers are not warned from time to time that the people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. … The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”

Thomas Jefferson, “The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

George Washington, “The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference they deserve a place of honor with all that’s good.”

Saul David Alinsky, “Gun Control. Remove the ability to defend themselves from the government. That way you are able to create a police state.”

Barrack Obama, a follower of Alinsky, in a lecture at the University of Chicago 1996, “… I don’t believe people should be able to own guns.”

An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

For example:

“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” — Adolf Hitler, 1935.

Lester W. Shirley, Esq.

Kailua-Kona

Editor’s note: There is much debate whether Hitler ever said the above quote.