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Old 06-16-2004, 09:37   #9
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How do they reconcile that position with gun control?

Shouldn't that justify the posession of any instument of war used by the military by any civilian who wants to own it?

Also, volunteer service would seem to be permitted, while conscription would not. His point appears invalid when given the number of ways to depart the military prior to completing a term of service.

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