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History of 2a
« on: November 02, 2009, 05:11:28 PM »
Could anybody tell me why Hawaii has such a draconian gun laws?

Was it always been like this or were there incidents that lead to this.
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Re: History of 2a
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 11:35:27 AM »
That's a good question and I'd be interested in knowing that as well.

On a side note, I've always wondered what draconian meant but was too lazy to look it up until now.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/draconian

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Dra⋅co⋅ni⋅an [drey-koh-nee-uhn, druh-]
–adjective
1.   of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Draco or his code of laws.
2.   (often lowercase) rigorous; unusually severe or cruel: Draconian forms of punishment.

Dra·co (drā'kō)   
Athenian politician who codified the laws of Athens (c. 621). Lauded for its impartiality, his code was unpopular for its severity.
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"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." - United States Constitution Amendment 2 & Hawaii State Constitution Article 1 Section 17

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