Videos tagged with Collective Right

This interview with Professor Robert J. Cottrol delves into the historical interpretation of the Second Amendment, tracing its evolution from English common law through the founding era, the 14th Amendment, and culminating in landmark Supreme Court decisions like Heller and McDonald. The discussion highlights the shift from a collective rights interpretation, often driven by 20th-century gun control movements, back to an individual right focused on self-defense, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.

This video critically examines David Hogg's interpretation of the Second Amendment as a collective right, contrasting it with historical context and Founding Fathers' views. The speaker argues that the Constitution limits government power and that individual arms are essential for a free nation, suggesting a new narrative is emerging against gun rights.

This video explains how state constitutions adopted around the same time as the Second Amendment provide evidence for its meaning. It argues that historical state provisions, such as Pennsylvania's, clearly indicate the right to bear arms includes individual self-defense, not solely militia service. The speaker contrasts this with the 'collective rights' interpretation often promoted by gun control advocates.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio delves into the interpretation of the Second Amendment, discussing the historical context, legal precedents like the Heller and Miller decisions, and the ongoing debate between individual and collective rights. Host Tom Gresham and guests explore the grammatical arguments surrounding the amendment's wording and highlight the importance of gun rights advocacy groups.