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James Madison Played Politics and Gave Us the 2nd Amendment

EXCERPT

The Founding Fathers wanted a country with fewer guns. But Madison was running for Congress and had to placate the Baptists.

Igor Volsky
Igor Volsky
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Igor Volsky

Igor Volsky

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