On November 1, 2015 at 12:40, Fins said...
Actually, it was a hedge to keep our own government in check. Remember what Jefferson wrote about when a government becomes tyrannical, it's the duty of the people to do something about it. When the BOR was written, some argued the 2nd amendment should be listed first because it protects the other rights (currently I can't remember who. I would have to look it up again). Invading foreign forces was a secondary concern.
So, your guns gonna save ya from the evil government? Riiiiight!
The 2nd amenment was written when we had f-ing muzzle loading guns, not automatic weapons. Times have changed.