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Originally Posted by bhunter
Earl Warren thought much the same; however, that's not the current view of the SC. I'd also argue that the founders also wouldn't think that the states themselves could possibly lose so much power viz-a-viz the federal government. Moreover, how do you interpret "militia" back in the late 18th? It certainly was nothing like our largely federally controlled National Guard of today.
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Um, yeah, it kinda was. See my previous post.
Also see the Militia Acts of 1792.
And don't get me started on this current batch of justices!
John