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When it comes to the Bill if Rights what is not mentioned is not restricted. It says a right to bear arms, so it is not up to the very govt we are suspicious of to determine which arms are to be borne. Just as it is not up to the govt to tell us what speech is permissible (liable and yelling Fire! cause real harm to others so it is not the words which are restricted but the endangering others). Especially not to restrict words which can defend against govt overreach!
The BoR was written to restrict federal govt and recognize the broad freedom of individuals and states.
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