Scene: On May 14, 1787, the richest men in North America begin to gather to write a constitution for the United States. George Washington takes James Madison aside. "Make sure, Jimmy," he says, "to include a provision that will ensure that our tenant farmers have the power to rise up and kill us." Madison nods eagerly. "Sir, I won't forget. I think I'll call it the second amendment."
--from the archives of the NRA, historical drama department.
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