Abel Cohen
Aug 28, 2017 · 1 min read

Especially if you weaponize it against traditionally victimized classes.

How many other 250-year-old documents written by slaveowners do you live by? The whole point of the amendment process is to keep it current.

Besides, your favorite part is the second edit to it! If you’re so crazy about 1776 and 1788 (constitutional ratification), then why do you prefer the 1791 reissue? (bill of rights ratification)

Ooh, call on me! I know! Guns. To ensure escaped slaves didn’t stand a chance. Can’t be otherwise, because militias sure as shit don’t:

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