You like hops? You will love this Weyerbacher Hops Infusion. Nice head, good body, smells of coppery malts, but no malt flavor. As expected with a super hop brew, it leaves a bitter but not astringent aftertaste.

Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale is tonight’s brew. Very light head, and a very light, thin body. Bouquet is faintly touched with pumpkin. Slightly malty.

I like my pumpkin ales to have a lot more feel, and the anemic body on this one left a lot to be desired.

Redhook’s Rope Swing Summer Pilsner – crisp, clean aftertaste, light effervescence. A solid pilsner for a hot summer evening.

Let’s start with the Bill of Rights, which is too often neglected when arguing 2nd Amendment issues.

THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent starts of its institution.

Remember that founders like Jefferson lifted heavily from Locke. One might argue that the State, as defined by the founders, is the collection of the People guided by a common interest. The Government may be considered a growth of that State. Again, keep in mind the influence of John Locke and his concept of social contract.

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.

The Preamble is written to ensure that the Government does not abuse its powers, and to declare again the inherent rights of the People. The State is a separate entity from the Government. Therefore, the People in ensuring their freedom from a tyrannical Government, have an inherent right to bear arms. This right ensures that the State – the collection of the People – remains free.

The desire to ensure you are not ruled in tyranny is a Western concept going back two millennium. To mock gun owners by saying we think our forefathers were prescient is a straw man argument. It is, rather, that our forefathers were well aware of the course of human nature.

My question is whether regulated means “controlled” or if it means “properly functioning”.

The much improved address bar allows you to type in the name of the web site at long last.

Extensions are now enabled, as well.

Yes, you can choose Bing as your search engine.

That changed today, and Mac users can now download the Civ IV pack.