>Isn't stopping abuses of the power of the military the reason for the 2nd Amendment?

It was for establishing well ordered militias. They could be used to help defend the country in a time of war.

> Why don't the people in Minnesota go open carry and let ICE agents think twice before drawing their weapons on people?

Most of the demonstrators believe that "the pen is mightier than the sword", and non-violence is the way to achieve political means. (Ghandi, MLK jr.)

When the peace-niks start amassing guns, that's when you have a tipping point in this country.

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hrimfaxi 5 hours ago | parent [-]

What's the definition of a well-ordered militia? A bunch of farmers that go shooting together?

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futuraperdita an hour ago | parent | next [-]

Alexander Hamilton explains his definition of what "well-regulated" is - and the purpose of a citizen militia - in contrast to the standing army in the Federalist Papers, No. 29. Most of the idea has become much more federalized than intended with the National Guard, but it has long since been misused for its intended purpose.

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bb88 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

A bunch of farmers that go shooting drunk. /s

Seriously though, everyone back in the 1700s realized that all Americans were American. I'm not sure that's true any more.

	▲	hrimfaxi 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> Seriously though, everyone back in the 1700s realized that all Americans were American. I'm not sure that's true any more. What was an American in the 1700s? A person born in America?