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Is the first phrase of the second amendment a nominative absolute?
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<blockquote data-quote="tweetr" data-source="post: 2074450" data-attributes="member: 5183"><p>Excellent summary, and exactly right! The first clause is the dependent clause, and in no way modifies the right of the people to keep and bear arms. It merely provides philosophical justification as to <strong><em>why</em></strong> the right must not be infringed. In more modern English we would add the word "because": "<strong><em>Because</em></strong> a well regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free state . . ." The meaning is the same.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tweetr, post: 2074450, member: 5183"] Excellent summary, and exactly right! The first clause is the dependent clause, and in no way modifies the right of the people to keep and bear arms. It merely provides philosophical justification as to [B][I]why[/I][/B] the right must not be infringed. In more modern English we would add the word "because": "[B][I]Because[/I][/B] a well regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free state . . ." The meaning is the same. [/QUOTE]
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