Second Amendment!

[sharkfetching27]

There are several versions of the text of the Second Amendment, each with slight capitalization and punctuation differences, found in the official documents surrounding the adoption of the Bill of Rights. One version was passed by the Congress, while another is found in the copies distributed to the States and then ratified by them.

As passed by the Congress: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State: A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed

SOUNDS CUT AND DRY TO ME!

 

[Knotnow]

The amendments were drafted and debated by well educated men of the time, such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, etc. (all of whom were much better educated than the average 4 year college graduate of today).
The punctuation and capitalization must have been intentional.
It is curious that the amendment, radified by the states, came back to congress punctuated and capitalized differently.
Dang, that will keep me up thinking about it. Thanks a lot....