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ASSAULT ON RIGHTS; READERS BLAST EDITORIAL ON AK-47 KNOCKOFF.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
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January 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of The Herald Co. by the Gale Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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To the Editor:
Your recent editorial which posed the question, "Why are chuka sticks illegal, but not AK-47 knockoff?" deserves an honest answer. The U.S. Constitution identifies the natural God-given right for every human being to protect themselves, their family, their home, neighbor and community. I hope that the editorial board at least agrees with this fundamental right.
The People's Militia is defined as all males at least 17 years of age who are not members of the National Guard or Naval Militia (Militia Act 1792). Members of the militia are obligated to provide their own arms. Writings by the founders state clearly that the militia shall be armed with ...
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