All In The Family: Archie Bunker on Gun Control | Reaction

[@poeslanding]

That’s actually a two-parter. There’s a comma in between those phrases. The militia is the people that’s how we rose up against the British in the revolutionary war. The people together are the militia

[@bradmannion6769]

Well, you're kinda right. Yes, it's a two-parter as per the comma however a militia does not mean the people. here is the definition of Militia. However, the comma is very important as that comma is what gives the citizens the right to "Keep and bear arms." Militia: 1. a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency. "creating a militia was no answer to the army's manpower problem" 1a. a military force that engages in rebel or terrorist activities in opposition to a regular army. 1b. all able-bodied civilians eligible by law for military service.

[@michaelmisczuk8149]

You are correct.

[@zztij]

Well you know Meathead..? On the left and not a good actor..!!

[@poeslanding]

Also the 2nd amendment is why no country would defeat us in a ground war

[@tristantknight]

they actually could. given the kind of weapons some have now, they could defeat us on the ground without ever setting foot on American soil.

[@stevenmcanales3813]

The 2nd Amendment, if any one pays attention, mentions the militia, however, twice, it CLEARLY states the average citizens right to bear arms WILL NOT be infringed. So, YES, ALL American citizens have the right to own guns. Period

[@violetgibson9]

The point of mentioning a militia was because the government they instituted for their brand new country was designed with purpose, but it was experimental. They anticipated that some person or faction might try to turn their position into a dictatorship. Militia was their imagined way for people to protect themselves from the potential of tyranny. They didn’t mention protection of self, property, or family. They didn’t mention hunting. The land was vast, and in many places one could travel days without seeing humans. Of course guns made sense when there was no protection by any sort of law enforcement near. Of course guns made sense for hunting. A gun was handy if you found a rattlesnake had slithered into your home. Nobody envisioned supermarkets. Guns were as common as house keys are now, and just as important. These days, hunting is less frequent, and law enforcement is more readily available, but guns are just as important today, even though they are in use by a smaller percentage of the population than back then. Militia is not for the purpose of protecting the government. It is for the protection of the Constitution, and the citizens from an unjust, tyrannical government. Look at the oath sworn by every elected official, and military member. “I state your name promise to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States…” Not Congress, nor president. They have secret service for them. It is the Constitution which must be protected no matter what the cost. Because, men can be turned to evil things, but the Constitution is the shield to protect the citizens.

[@tmilke1]

One of the things that I heard long ago, was that every able bodied person age 17-45 in New York state was automatically part of the militia. Google searches cite a few different articles on legislation confirming this. Basically the governor can draft New Yorkers at any time to serve. I don't know if other states have similar laws, and I can only imagine the hub-bub if Cuomo or Hokul actually tried to use that law.

[@MeetTheSLAYER]

@@violetgibson9 tell you what. Have someone break into your house with ill intent for anyone inside the house. Call the cops and time how long it takes them to get there. Let us all know how that gun control BS helped you out any. Because you will no longer be among the living when they get there. Hunting is less frequent because you do not partake nor anyone you know, does not mean it is less frequent. You have a lot to learn about the amendments.

[@geoffreyregent9641]

I believe, that something akin to the 2nd Amendment, is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! I also believe that the 2nd Amendment, is not AT ALL well written! Here's what it actually says; "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." What part of the recent school shooting incidents (and way too many other shooting incidents) has/had anything to do with... "A well regulated Militia." ??? This amendment, needs to be written better, so that it more accurately defines the historical need, and establishes the minimum structure that... "A well regulated Militia" would be REQUIRED to fulfill... to qualify as such. Because, if WE aren't actually in... "A well regulated Militia..." (in my opinion) There is no justification (or right)... conveyed in the words above... for ANY CITIZEN, to own or bear firearms of any kind, more-less a semiautomatic assault rifle. Further, the clause... "being necessary to the security of a free State," is stated as a FACT, which has not in anyway been established or demonstrated as anything other than a presumed ideal... anywhere in the Constitution or it's later amendments... IT WAS/IS HOWEVER... alluded to in the Declaration of Independence, IN SEVERAL PLACES, not the least of which being these words... "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--" There are, among the numerously listed, reasons for "throw{ing} off" the Government of King George III and establishing ourselves as a separate and self-governed Country, QUITE A FEW, justifications within the document of the Declaration of Independence which establish the necessity for a... "well regulated Militia..." distinct (separate) from the established Military and/or Civil Authorities (Law Enforcement Officers, Courts and Judges). Recent sociopolitical volatilities, both reinforce these necessities and suggest, at least in part, why I think... "a well regulated Militia..." needs to be delignated, with far more specificity and Constitutionally protected parameters! So, while I strongly believe we need SOMETHING, akin to the 2nd Amendment. I'm not so sure, it should make firearms available to anyone... WHO HAS NOT AT THE VERY LEAST FULFILLED... the hither-to as yet, wholly undefined criteria for... "A well regulated Militia" which a properly thought-out and delineated AMENDMENT to the 2nd amendment... could, would and should provide!

[@johnkochen7264]

And you have been burdened with the consequences ever since. Just for kicks, make a scrapbook with clippings of all the killings involving guns from day to day and, after a year, add up the corpses.

[@vanessaedgar3371]

Ok, so, "Duke Wayne" is John Wayne aka "The Duke", Clint Westwood is actually Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper was a very manly actor who starred in the movie "Sgt. York". Yes the people have the right to own guns because you can't form a militia, when needed, with unarmed people. Michael (aka Meathead) played by Rob Reiner is the son in law married to daughter Gloria. Hope this helps.

[@ynots38]

Thanks... didn't want to type it all out....

[@stevenmotchan2048]

@C0RGI I think he meant casting pearls to swine.

[@pjenn1]

Gary cooper played Sgt Alvin C. York. Which was a very decorated soldier during WW2. He was a bad person by that i mean a drunk and lazy and no help to his widowed mother. That is till he got saved and did a 180. You should watch the movie Sgt York. And the state of Tennessee gave him a home and 40 acres for what he done during the war. He was my 5th cousin. He has passed and was a very humble man right up to his death.

[@briandale5624]

Archie was notorious for messing up names, especially the Reverend Fletcher. “Felcher”. “Whatever”!

[@tracypeterson7787]

Classic….❤️

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

Hey Van! Just subscribed!! The second amendment DOES guarantee the right of the people to bear arms. The people writing it had lived through and led a revolution against the government. The Founding Fathers meant for the average citizen to be armed and able to rise up if necessary to resist tyranny. Just as they had done.

[@ronkallemeyn6821]

Exactly right. The 2nd Amendment was written shortly after the colonies with their army consisting mostly of civilian farmers with their private guns defeated the greatest, most professional army in the world at the time. The People were the "militia".

[@chrino21]

One of the real joys of this show was how Lionel interacted with Archie. While Mike and Gloria directly challenged him, resulting in shouting matches that got nowhere, Lionel disagreed, one-upped, and insulted Archie without him ever even knowing it. In fact, Lionel often let Archie believe they were in agreement even though he’d just wiped the floor with him. Genius. When Lionel showed up at the door, things were about to go to another level intellectually.

[@violetwolf2001]

Exactly. Lionel was awesome

[@rodb9275]

Spot on. The chemistry between all these people was just so wonderful too

[@brianseneca3546]

But you also felt an admiration for Archie from Lionel. I think Lionel was obviously bright enough to see the good in Archie through his ignorance

[@jbjacobs9514]

Lionel was a treasure - one of my fave actors/characters (I liked both Lionels, though Lionel Evans was fab!).

[@howardwinning3392]

​@@brianseneca3546 I agree.. he had his own father who was much the same.

[@teefree7611]

This was and still is one of my favorite shows.

[@marlarogers9304]

The 2nd amendment says just that, but it was meant to be sure that the people have the power to overthrow a tyrannical government. So, as long as there is a government we have the right to be armed.

[@marknestell5897]

Locked n loaded. Out Front Sir

[@rookmaster7502]

More likely, for the country to defend off invasions. Remember, at the time a full-time standing army did not exist, nor did the government keep a cache of firearms to hand out to its citizens. The only way to defend from an outside invasion would have been for the government to quickly organize a militia of citizens, whereby the citizens bring their own firearms into battle. Essentially, the 2nd Amendment is a cost-cutting measure: No need for the government to buy, store and maintain large quantities of firearms, and no need to employ thousands of professional soldiers during peace time. Obviously, the conditions have changed quite a bit since those days.

[@dubbleplusgood]

@@rookmaster7502 Well said. A lot (not all, but many) of pro-2nd amendment supporters aren't aware of the historical context and significance that you pointed out.

[@larrypriser6413]

First, we have to put into context what those who wrote the constitution just went through, They just went through a war with their own government to gain their own freedom from that government, with their own malitia, created by ordinary citizens with the use of personal arms owned by citizens, to create a Government by the people, and for the people, it is obvious that the term malitia is in fact based on armed citizens having the ability to protect themselves against a Government that has exceeded it's authority.

[@kr1958]

I thought it was in defense of the British..No?

[@ryynoo410]

Today ppl wouldn’t be able to handle this show n it’s comedy smh

[@everyonelovesmajima]

There's definitely stuff that gets cut out when they air it today.

[@autumnamber6849]

My granson loves this show. He is 25 now.

[@hannah3250]

The “militia “ is citizens who are ready to fight. So all citizens are a militia to protect our Constitutional freedoms. Every dictator ( Stalin, Mao, Che, Hitler) all confiscated guns or created a “national registry “ so that they knew who had guns and when chose to would go take their guns. I have a great grandmother who escaped Communism. Right now, Australia is suffering terribly and have no way of self defense. They agreed to the buy back program years ago and now, they are basically prisoners now. I have close Aussie friends there , and it’s bad. Much love!

[@billy9497able]

Lol no it’s not. Their buy back program worked great.

[@GonRogue-85]

​@@billy9497ableNonsense. The citizens are at the mercy of the state

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

@@billy9497able Yeah. Worked great at disarming them so they could be rounded up for disobedience to the government during the lockdown. And leaves them vulnerable to being rounded up anytime they may choose to do so in future.

[@jaycee330]

@@billy9497able For the government, sure.

[@billy9497able]

This comment section is extremely paranoid.

[@reality1958]

I'm loving this All in the Family rabbit hole

[@JUSTMAR1E]

Me too

[@jamestickle3070]

Second amendment, the ‘well regulated militia’ was just one example of many reasons a person has the right to a firearm. The other writings of the founding fathers were clear that a man’s right to self defense is undeniable. The British were putting troops in peoples houses and taking their guns which left them totally defenseless to their tyranny.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Who makes up the militia? The people. We ARE the militia.

[@mickeymelton66]

Thank you for keeping life real & honest. Preserving our Constitutional rights is all that stands between freedom & tyranny.

[@rexman9002]

This was a great show. I wish you would of seen a longer version of this episode where Archie writes in a rebuttal and gets to go on TV to give his views on why we need guns and gives an example that he could prevent sky jackings by handing out pistols to all the passengers before the flight and collect back them afterwards. Lol. Please react to the episode of Cousin Maude's visit. It introduces Bea Arthur (Golden Girls) and she really gave it back to Archie. That episode launched another spinoff "Maude" which also became successful.

[@jacqueline4514]

How ironic that in the 70’s Archie had the solution to prevent the planes going into the towers….

[@itsmezed]

And don't forget Good Times, which was a spinoff of the spinoff Maude ;)

[@intheparlance]

Yes! Back when news shows HAD to broadcast a rebuttal to show both sides. I always think of Archie's suggestion when people say how everyone should be armed and then the bad guys would be afraid of doing anything. yeah, THAT works out real well!!! (not)

[@joshuatift4640]

@@intheparlance well you tell that to the innocent people being murdered every weekend in Shitcago

[@Sarah-oo9xy]

I just started watching your videos and I like your opinions on these things. As a Jewish person I would say that I have looked into the gun issues in this country and it's very common in the Jewish community to have a gun. It's not for the purpose of a militia, it's generally because of the sordid history with Jewish people being attacked by governments. I'll have to think about this. I enjoy that you pull out questions that make me reconsider things. Great video

[@paulaurquidi2279]

The son inlaw is Mike but Arche called him meathead... and to this very day he is still a meathead!

[@GenXfrom75]

Thank you! I forgot his name was Mike 🤣

[@laflammr]

@Rhonda Allan do you know what comunist is? Just asking.

[@xraysteve]

@Rhonda Allan Yeah, Rob Reiner wasn’t doing much acting. He’s one of the biggest brain dead leftists in Hollywood.

[@klama5332]

Rob Reiner is now the pinko commie that Archie was referencing back then.

[@laflammr]

@Rhonda Allan since I am a boy of 75 please explain the communist théorie to me. Kiddo

[@jeremymccglasson8338]

Now let's hear from the founders themselves. Patrick Henry: “The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun.” 3 Elliot, Debates at 386 Thomas Jefferson: “No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.”, Proposal for a Virginia Constitution, 1 T. Jefferson Papers, 334 (C.J. Boyd, Ed. 1950) Richard Henry Lee: “A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves…and include all men capable of bearing arms.” (Additional letters from the Federal Farmer, at 169, 1788) James Madison: “A WELL REGULATED militia, composed of the people, trained to arms, is the best and most natural defense of a free country.” (1st Annals of Congress, at 434, June 8th 1789, emphasis added) George Mason: “I ask you sir, who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people.” (Elliott, Debates, 425-426) George Washington: “A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” Many more, but I think that is sufficient. Pretty easy to understand the 2nd Amendment when you read those who wrote it.

[@atticussampson776]

Spot on.

[@pladuke71]

YES!

[@bluebird3281]

John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper were all actors in westerns and other action movies. Sgt. Alvin York was a highly decorated hero in world war one . Gary Cooper played him in the movie based on his life.

[@Subxenox15]

WE are the militia in the context of the constitution. It was the PEOPLE who rose up to defend their country and claim independence from King George. People argue the "Well regulated militia" line all the time, they gleefully ignore the next 1,000 times the founding fathers have spoken about gun ownership after the declaration, clearly stating that we all have the right to bare arms, NOT granted by the constitution, NOT granted by the government, but a GOD GIVEN RIGHT to defend ourselves with said firearms.

[@Vexelpops1]

actually god talks to me and he says you are wrong

[@paulamahaffey4564]

AMEN 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍😊

[@bluebird3281]

@Rhonda Allan how ?

[@FallenHellscape]

@@Vexelpops1 Then choose to succumb.

[@SatansSimgma]

God doesn't give you rights to own a machine. Natural rights are timeless and universal. A gun is a man made invention stop making stuff up.

[@Dano_in_Texas]

To understand the 2nd Amendment, is to understand what a militia is, in the first place. A militia is made up of private citizens, apart from the miltary. And you cannot build a militia if the private citizens are not allowed to keep and bear arms. Some people try to use the words "well regulated," to justify gun control. But the meaning behind those words, is to state that the militia, itself, must be well regulated...not gun ownership. Militias must be well regulated... they must be organized, trained and must fight by the rules of war...using the same guidelines as the actual miltary. Fun fact; The organized miltary, of the day, did not have enough weaponry to compete against the British forces. They actually had to borrow cannons from private citizens. So even private citizens, at the time of the ratification of the 2nd Amendment, actually owned "weapons of war."

[@pasleymusic]

Amen!

[@kathifielder1110]

Greatest show of all time!! It's a joy to see you not being offended and laughing at it as much as I have since the '70s. A little history: Norman Lear and David "Bud" Yorkin adapted All In The Family (1971-79) from the British sitcom Till Death Do We Part (1965-75). Norman Lear produced, wrote, created or developed over 100 shows. He's 99 years old now, still active, and you can follow him on Twitter.

[@ljbreaux]

That was always one of my favorite shows. And the Jeffersons. Just normal life to us back then. It wasn’t like nowadays where everything is manipulative trying to steer you to some agenda. It was just comedy. It was great.

[@jamesmarshall6883]

Oh it absolutely had an agenda. Funny show but it for sure had an agenda.

[@susanhumphrey6427]

Grew up watching All in the Family & The Jefferson’s. Brings back such good memories!!

[@brettguy18]

The rest of this episode is even funnier. Archie decides to demand equal time from the tv station that presented the editorial, so he goes on tv and does his own editorial on why gun control is a bad thing. In his editorial, he says the way to stop hijackers on jet planes is for the airline to arm all the passengers when they board the plane! His idea is the stewardess will give each passenger a loaded gun on the way onto the plane and then take back all the guns when they leave the plane. That way, the hijacker will be too scared to hijack the plane. Brilliant plan Archie!

[@ddwchamp]

The militia is the people, not a military. Hunting and target shooting is how we train and keep our skills. Militias in the period in which the Bill of Rights was passed, as well throughout the entire history of the American colonies, militias were composed of individual citizens in a given community who owned guns - farmers, blacksmiths, tradesmen, etc. In 18th century America, militias could not have existed without individual gun rights. The two concepts were inextricably tied together.

[@jasonbailey9139]

I was a little too young for All In The Family. I remember my parents watching it, but I usually went off to play with toys. I did watch a lot of the Jefferson's so I'm enjoying this series because I get to see where George was "born". I'm also amazed at the things they were able to say on TV then that we can't now....which is funny because profanity couldn't be used back then, but can now....but we mustn't offend people.

[@ictharian]

This was an oft debated issue at that time, that the right to bear arms was limited by service in the militia (modernly the National Guard). D.C. v Heller 2008 was the most recent Supreme Court ruling on this matter, holding that the portion regarding the militia does not limit or expand the operative right to bear arms. It was a 5-4 decision and left open the state's ability to regulate the types and manner of bearing the arms.

[@lightningbug276]

You’ve got to react to the episode where Edith goes through menopause! Shes mean and Archie is terrified!

[@edp5886]

Humor is used to explain how difficult that can be for some women.

[@seanslaughter5483]

If you saw Arch and Edith in an interveiw you would never believe they played those characters. They were massive actors and actresses . R.i.P Carrol Oconnor and Jean Stapelton! Side note Jean would never ever do the Edith voice outside of the show.

[@FallenHellscape]

@Rhonda Allan it IS true. Prove us wrong.

[@mattboland5221]

I saw that interview as well having watched the series back in the 70's, I was taken back as to how soft spoken Carol O'Connor (Archie) was in real life and how elegant and so incredibly well spoken Jean Stapleton (Edith) was. Both possessed the opposite personalities in comparison to the character's roles that they portrayed which only emphasizes the incredible talent these 2 Iconic actors displayed ...RIP Jean Stapleton & Carol O'Connor with thanks for the laughter you gave us all those years!.. Archie & Edith live on in our hearts!

[@beaujac311]

Sean Slaughter:. True. Everybody that doesn't know that Jean Stapleton sounded nothing like Edith needs to find an interview of Jean Stapleton just hear what she really sounded like. Just seeing how Jean Stapleton moves and talks versus how Edith Bunker moves and talks lets you know how great an actor Jean was. Here is a clip of Jean Stapleton being interviewed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKK6ZKd_a9Okmc0&ab_channel=FoundationINTERVIEWS

[@johnharris3362]

In the first episode she didn't really have the Edith voice.

[@mikefetterman6782]

He screwed up and slanged the names of John Wayne (the Duke) Clint Westwood, he meant Eastwood. Gary Cooper was an actor from the 40s and 50s that played in among other things, many westerns.

[@mikefetterman6782]

The well regulated militia is true, however, it can in no way be regulated BY the US government. The militia must be prepared to protect FROM the US government as well.

[@jamiekendrick5057]

Archie was always screwing up words, either pronouncing it wrong or using an incorrect word that sounds a lot like the word that should have been used. I always loved when he did this! LOL

[@davidlambert8879]

@@mikefetterman6782 also it used to be that each state would be prepared to raise it's own militia made up of everyday regular men from inside it's borders and when they were called up to serve they were expected to provide their own firearm as the state did not issue them

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

@@davidlambert8879 And keep them at the ready at all times or you would be fined.

[@jamiekendrick5057]

They were famous actors who portrayed tough guy images and often carried guns in their roles.

[@suzanneprock7286]

This episode demonstrates how conservatives interpret the Constitution versus how liberals/Democrats do. "The Right of the people to keep and bear arms" means just what it says and militias have always been made up of the average citizen, not military personnel, so the militia is non-military! Something else Democrats fail to understand is the Bill of Rights 1-10 outlines the people's inalienable rights (natural rights) which weren't given by government and is not dependent upon the existence of the Constitution. The Bill of Rights also restricts the power and authority of government.

[@davemcl1057]

you mean the "bill of suggestions" because if you look around today. You aint go no rights, just what the government says you can or cant do.

[@sanfrancisco89]

You left out "well regulated." Many who own guns have neither the inclination nor intention of being regulated by anything or anyone whatsoever.

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@sanfrancisco89 Well-regulated means arms in good working order, it doesn't mean regulated by government.

[@sanfrancisco89]

@@suzanneprock7286 The Federal Government has the right to regulate firearms. It is not a free for all. U.S. Supreme Court (1939): In the absence of any evidence tending to show that possession or use of a “shotgun having a barrel of less than eighteen inches in length” at this time has some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well regulated militia, we cannot say that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear such an instrument. Certainly it is not within judicial notice that this weapon is any part of the ordinary military equipment or that its use could contribute to the common defense.

[@sanfrancisco89]

@@suzanneprock7286 That citizens have the right to keep and bear arms, does not mean the federal government does not have the right to regulate the gun industry. Therefore, whether you conceive of militia as an organized group, or a group of citizens that voluntarily make sure their guns work properly, does not translate into the Federal Governments regulation of firearms. The right should not be infringed, not the actual manufacture of guns. Guns are plenty regulated.

[@Kurok4ever]

The best interpretation of the 2A was done by a show called Bullshit by penn and teller. The right of the people Separate of the Militia shall not be infringed. The right of the “people” not militia shall not be not be infringed. The “people” just fought a war against a militia to win their freedom from England. Context and the times need to be taken into account.

[@paulf4802]

The term, well-regulated that was used in the framing of the 2nd amendment in the 18th century meant well organized, well-maintained, well-established. It doesn't mean limited, or overly-controlled or curtailed. Even today, regulators on anything are used for peak performance, efficiency, and overall strength.

[@t24lmj6]

Best thing I ever did was go online and read the entire declaration, constitution and bill of rights for myself. I highly recommend that everyone do this regardless of political beliefs

[@jennhurl]

These are just too fun to see you react to. Love it, Van!

[@79geargrinder]

A military is a Army. A milita is a citizen soldier. An army of one or more. When you said the Pledge of Allegiance (“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic, for which it stands,-one nation, indivisible-with liberty and justice for all.”) you became a milita of one out of many.

[@79geargrinder]

A milita and the military are NOT the same thing.

[@phoenixmichaels]

Many of our founding fathers went forward to expand on what they meant in the 2nd amendment. The "militia" IS the people at large... the population. "Well regulated" did NOT mean regulated by the GOVERNMENT. It meant the people were to be ready and able, amongst themselves, to form up if and when necessary. With weapons in good repair. Glad to provide numerous quotes by the authors if you would like.

[@chrisfamoo5729]

Yep.

[@pgg0024]

This.

[@Randoker67]

Actually Sgt. York is a very interesting story. He was anti-violence because of his religion and wanted to be exempt from the draft in WWI. His petition was denied and he was sent to France, where he became the most highly decorated hero of the war because he wanted to save lives. There's an excellent movie called Sgt. York starring Gary Cooper. Highly recommend watching it.

[@smule4594]

This guy cracks me up 😂😂 he actually wasn't at all prejudice in real life, he was a kind man,. With a heart of gold , his adopted son was African American I believe his son passed away I'm not exactly sure how , but tv most definitely changed , in a most positive way this was how show's were back then it was harmless back then ,but like you said today it would be thrown off, but it goes to show us back then people would crack jokes laugh 😂 now it's a hole different ball game . 😊

[@ginarobinson4483]

Hello, Carroll O'Connor son name was Hugh O'Connor and yes he was adopted he's white not African american and he did pass by suicide, Hugh O'Connor also played on the show In The Heat of the Night , I believe he played a cop, both were good actors.😢😢❤❤ RIP to both

[@J.Forwood]

His son, who starred with him in the series In the Heat of the Night, committed suicide.

[@wadesuhr]

That's Sorrell Booke on the 📺. He played Boss Hogg on The Dukes Of Hazzard.

[@toneighty6913]

We are the militia

[@BetterDaySilverCloud]

Man I watch these old shows now like this, Sanford and Son, Jefferson’s, Good times, they be having me rollin!!! But I also understand the issues now that I’m older… still funny as hell all of them

[@jeffrconner]

The son-in-law is played by Rob Reiner, who went on to be a highly successful writer/director/producer. His IRL dad is Carl Reiner, who was also a super successful writer/director/producer. Just some trivia to throw in. :-) you may want to look up Rob Reiner's movies sometime. You've probably seen some of them, but if you haven't, you'll probably enjoy them. ;-)

[@klama5332]

I’ll never support another Rob Reiner movie again. He’s a huge leftist fascist jerk.

[@JacksonF1024]

@Rhonda Allan Liberal Communist = Oxymoron.

[@dennytate26]

But he did give us Spinal Tap

[@yokonakajima75]

@@dennytate26 Better yet.. Princess Bride.

[@violetwolf2001]

John Wayne "the Duke" and Clint Westwood is Clint Eastwood. Lol

[@MrTambourineMan.]

The best show, thanks!

[@rjonboy4216]

Duke Wayne is the nickname for John Wayne the actor. He starred in westerns as did Clint Eastwood and Gary Cooper. Gary Cooper starred in a movie called Sergeant York.

[@8cylinderstolife737]

I definitely understand the constitution greatly, but there are two parts to the second amendment and the first is for people (all people) to keep and bear arms, as well as a regulated militia - which specifically refers to conscription - as there was a worry that you needed to have people to help create a militia to fight against the British who were the government at the time of its writing (it should be used as a protection against a government that isn’t adhering to their constitutional roles). This is talked about openly in many documents from the founders prior to the actual writing of the constitution. This understanding was affirmed by the SCOTUS in multiple rulings.

[@tjerwin1]

I just subscribed to your channel and am so happy to know there are people that can laugh at this old classic show. I grew up watching this and so many other shows from the era. Just sit back and enjoy this and so many other classics like this they are truly funny. I always liked Archie's comebacks because he was actually witty with them and in all honesty he made sense.

[@evanpenn1]

With all the deep issues and great one liners on the show, the thing that made me laugh the hardest was when Archie and the Meathead tried to go through a doorway at the same time. So simple, yet so damn funny!

[@marknestell5897]

The People are the Militia

[@Chris4Liberty]

The first part of the 2nd Amendment states a fact, and the main reason (in the minds of those who wrote it) for the second part. The second part is not dependent on the first, but the first part IS dependent on the second. The people are the militia, and as of about a hundred years ago, with the Militia Act (the first one I think), the National Guard became the “organized” militia, and the rest of us became the “unorganized” militia. For further info on this topic, I suggest checking out the work of one of our top constitutional scholars, Dr. Edwin Vierra Jr. (brother of TV’s Meredith Vierra).

[@wpeale71341]

The National Guard are considered Professional soldiers due to the fact they recieve the same level of training as the Regular Enlisted Military. They are not the militia forces being discussed in the second amendment at all. The militia there is comprised of armed private citizenry.

[@majormoviemadness9927]

John Wayne actor westerns, Clint Eastwood , Gary Cooper actor who played Sgt York a ww1 hero and other westerns etc.

[@kippytx]

Mike Stivac was Archie’s son in law

[@asensionmartinez9147]

The Supreme Court recently clarified the misconception that the militia clause disallowed citizens from carrying outside of their own home. The 2nd Amendment specifically allows private citizens to carry as the militia is every able bodied American. There is a video with an English language expert clarifying the 2nd Amednment as well.

[@christina9841]

Ahh thanks for the laughs which are much needed today. I absolutely love All in the Family, so funny. Getting rid of legal guns means only criminals will have them. I was just watching Timcast IRL (highly recommend for fantastic political commentary and news stories the main stream news will not cover).. he was talking about how police in many areas cannot get there for up to an hour... even in the cities where seconds matter, police can't get there for minutes, but people don't have minutes. How do you stop a bad guy with a gun? A good guy with a gun. Edit:(writing more as I continue watching)..haha great Edith impression. LOL...... as for the militia, the militia is actually us.. the people.. WE are the militia. Also, one of the main reasons for guns is in case the government ever becomes tyranical. Just take a look at what is happening in Australia right now. They gave up their guns, now they are being brutalized by the government and the so called police. I don't think the division in the USA is between blacks or whites... or even Democrats and Republicans..I believe the real division is between those who are okay with an authoritarian government that is steering us towards socialism and a global corporate takeover... (notice how the government is killing small business)... and those who love freedom.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

What utter BS. All the first world countries that have gun control have less guns and less violence and less death. US is the only country that has insane number of guns floating around & an insane number of deaths. All you have to do is look at the stats. And what you said about Australia’s absolutely ridiculous. Australia and other countries are doing a hell of a lot better than the USA right now. And socialism and authoritarian are two different systems! You’re conflating the two! 🙄From your Canadian neighbour 🇨🇦

[@jimmayors2315]

What this points out is that we've been having this discussion (arguement) for quite some time. This was 1970's. That's 50 years ago!

[@GenXfrom75]

The people - US- we were the militia then. And quite frankly, we still are. I rely on my Second Amendment rights.

[@alanfeldstein9761]

You rely on the Second Amendment, which is exactly why I'm going to take that away from you.

[@robertrandall4503]

@@alanfeldstein9761 PLEEEEEAAASE come get em sir. I'll be waiting. Also, how do you propose you will achieve that end? With guns? I'm guessing you don't see the irony.

[@BoxerRick]

That look on his face when he asked "How many would like to have VD? " It was like " Gotcha" even though VD had no dog in this fight. 🤣🤣Arguing with Archie was like trying to argue with Dad. Lose. Lose. God bless ya Van. Glad to see young folks able to laugh at the craziness of life sometimes

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

" Well Regulated " means regular training and practice . " God may have created Man , Some Colt made them equal !" ( More or less 🤠)

[@leannsherman6723]

One of the very best shows ever on television, and certainly the best writers and actors.

[@yjwrangler7819]

Son in law. Blonde is the daughter

[@jensen220]

The man who played Lionel was named Mike Evans. He died, sadly, in 2006. He was also the creator of the show "Good Times," and the character of Michael on that show was named after him.

[@KeoTower]

"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." That's how it's written word for word. This is how it translates to the way people speak today. "Being that a well-regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. So Archie was right and the meathead was wrong.

[@EverlastingHobnocker]

most of the time they were both wrong and their wives were right. 😊

[@jamesm.3967]

So the Amendment is referring to an 18th century institution. Repeal it for Christ sake.

[@retroactive1autrey668]

Brother man, your mind is so open that I can't help but appreciate it to the 10th degree. Keep on swimming upstream.

[@kippytx]

The men were cowboys on tv and movie

[@joeudi938]

The experience of seeing someone attempt an Edith Bunker impression, in earnest, as a newfound character, in the year 2021... this does my heart good.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

He needs to try out some: " The Devil Made Me Do It."

[@jasond1500]

2nd amendment had two parts to it. First part give states the right to authorize militias this is because the US originally wasn't supposed to have a permanent military (technically speaking we still don't) due to the poor track record of military and civilian "interaction" in Europe. Having a militia with made up of not professional soldiers but townspeople like blacksmiths, general store clerk, jeweler, etc was seen as the solution bc can't have a country with zero defensive force. Even still people were leery about it so the second part affirms the people's right to keep and bear arms. Notice it doesn't say militia there, it says people. Simply put 2nd amendment should be read as "Because we are going to do militias, we affirm the people's right bear arms" There is there's even some debate whether or not States actually had to authorize militias because the word regulated back then just met well functioning. Meaning anyone could decide to get a bunch of people together put in place a code to follow and be an armed militia.

[@David-cr3pt]

That is a completely wrong interpretation of the second amendment!

[@jasond1500]

@@David-cr3pt no it's not wrong. what I wrote is how the founders viewed military & militia and peoples right to firearms. Unless you are trying to make a point about who we considered to be people back then wasn't exactly inclusive back then.

[@MrMike4017]

John Wayne was a famous actor did a lot of westerns and military movies. Sgt. York was a famous movie . people have a right to bear arms. I'm all for citizens having guns

[@skinnybuddha74]

The funniest thing about Archie was how he always screwed up his own facts. He came across like he knew so much, but he actually knew very little. It's supposed to highlight the silliness of his ideals. Like when he said "casting pearls into wine," he actually meant casting pearls before swine, which means wasting your time by offering something that is helpful or valuable to someone who does not appreciate or understand it. Archie also screwed up the names of several Hollywood actors including John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Gary Cooper. Graven images being part of the Gettysburg Address. Archie was a mess, but he stood firm in his mess lol.

[@lordvitae]

Yeah he did mix up some of his metaphors but we knew what he was saying lol

[@julienielsen4462]

He knew a lot but seemed dyslexic with his words.

[@skinnybuddha74]

@@julienielsen4462 That's a good way to put it too.

[@beaujac311]

@@lordvitae We knew what he was saying but some of these young people it flies right past them.

[@beaujac311]

@@julienielsen4462 Those words are called malaprops. Archie was the king of malapropism. Here is the definition of malaprop: the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead of flamenco )

[@pat34lee]

John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper, all tough-guy actors. Gary Cooper played Sergeant York, a WW1 soldier and conscientious objector. It's an old movie, but good.

[@jackrasbeary4156]

The 2nd Amendment (like all of them) is written from the People’s point of view. You must read all the amendments from that context to understand them. The passage containing ‘Militia” is the People’s acknowledgement that an ‘Army’ (Militia covers all warfare) of some sort would need armed to defend the ‘Declaration.’ This is the People’s permission for a future Government to be Armed to defend the new nation. The rest is clear, the People’s right to Keep and Bear arms SHALL NOT be infringed. They used ‘shall not” because, well the 2nd Amendment was written by men, watched closely by MEN, heavy Armed MEN, fresh off their victory over the British. Nothing less than SHALL NOT was acceptable to MEN who just risked, and gave, their lives for freedom from the crown. On 15 Dec 1791, when the 2nd Amendment was ratified, Citizens like me and you owned Warships capable of facing the British Navy head to head. On 16 Dec 1791, they still owned those ships and were not hassled. WHY? ‘Shall Not’ is crystal clear. Sir, thanks for asking for perspectives on the 2nd Amendment. Once everyone understands all their rights, the better off America will be.

[@charlese.straut9998]

The episode was written to be pro gun control. Hollywood pushed gun control for quite a while in the 70s-90s and toned it down in films and tv and celebrities started doing it more in interviews and stuff. But gun control has historically made things worse. You have a right to bear arms. Don't let people convince you that it's a bad thing.

[@markjohnson4217]

The constitution was written during the early period of the colonies and winning the War of Independence was the key to building national identity and empowering the expansionist agendas of the 'land owners' or 'Planting colonies'. But the frontier was fraught with dangers, not only from the indigenous tribes who became more menacing as the pilgrims pressed further West, but any rogue factions who might might try to conquer or pillage their greatest treasures: the Plantations. And in addition to this, it was considered necessary for slave owners to bear arms in order to guard and manage their work force. So the concept of a militia as an armed and organized civilian force was tied into this idea of safeguarding and protecting their VERY valuable properties from any possible incursions. Everyone was given the 'right' to be a part of such a coalition and to protect their property, but since slaves WERE property and could not vote or own land, they were capriciously excluded from any such constitutional rights by being defined as only 3/5 of a human being!! How's that for Big Stankin White loophole???

[@Garyhead-j5i]

Nothing lifts you up like the Constitution. It is inspiring. it is empowering.

[@joepangia4413]

Dude, that was a brilliant infomercial at the start of the video. I’m gonna get one!

[@Mopar-yd3ly]

The heavy bald guy hosting the show Archie was watching was Boss Hogg on The Dukes Of Hazzard. (Sorrell Booke)

[@stevenwilson5556]

During framing of Constitution, "the well regulated" = well armed (ie having arms and ammo) "militia" = armed citizens. The term militia has obviously changed since then.

[@jaycee330]

6:45 Backed up by the writing of the Federalist Papers, the 2nd amendment is comprised of two statements, the first statement describes why the amendment is there (for having a well-regulated militia) and the proclamation (right to bear arms shall not be infringed). People argue over what a "militia" means, but in that period, any orderly (well-regulated) group of citizens (as opposed to a mob) gathered for defense is a "militia". It is not restricted to a government controlled group, like a standing army.

[@chadwickwhite6107]

Archie DOES have a POINT. MORE of us want guns and DON'T want a VENEREAL DISEASE.

[@jonlate4581]

John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper. Actors who starred in a lot of westerns.

[@chadwickwhite6107]

The Militia is to ENFORCE the RIGHT of the PEOPLE to OWN guns.

[@jorgeechevarria215]

Hey lfr family love this channel. Love this show. Love your sense of humor.👍✌🔥👋🙏💯😁🇺🇸

[@chadmoos434]

You are really a great inspiration for people that understand that they have a brain and can form their own opinions, thank you

[@fionaspath3332]

"Duke" John Wayne...Clint EastWood (Westwood)...Cary Cooper....All were in westerns & Military movies... :)

[@ladylisaromance8129]

They did this in front of a live audience and I've always wondered if it was always scripted, too. How could they remember all those screaming matches? 😂😂😂😂

[@mattboland5221]

A big shout out to Norman Lear who wrote & produced a cutting edge show which challenged the stereotypes & prejudices those held which needed to be called out and brought to our attention. The show accomplished this through laughter highlighting how ridiculous these beliefs & prejudices are actually..... Brilliant!

[@skeletor196]

When John Adams was asked who makes up the militia he said the whole of the people.

[@TheSkeetergirl]

The Supreme Court, recently, In the Heller decision, reaffirmed the rights of individual Americans to keep and bear arms.

[@bayou077]

All these topics come full circle.

[@BurnieThompsonShow]

Love it, Van!

[@bjsmith6187]

Getting rid of guns would accomplish a few different things. 1: It would create a society where law abiding citizens are unable to defend themselves against criminals with guns, leading to crime skyrocketing. 2: it would lead to law abiding citizens becoming criminals by owning illegal guns in order to defend themselves against criminals with guns. 3: It would further incentivize smuggling of guns into the US by Mexican Cartels, leading to even more money and power in their hands, much like the war on drugs. 4: It would remove any and all safeguards against the potential for our own government to truly become tyrannical. Regardless of which side was in control, eventually the draw would become too strong.

[@marymacdonald2379]

Well said!

[@mistypatton1607]

There's an episode where Archie criticized the way Meathead puts his socks and shoes on. Someone will help you find it. Its hilarious

[@brandimodrak461]

You have a right to protect yourself and your family and home. If someone breaks into your home they are not coming in to just say hi and have dinner with you and your family. I have had to protect myself before more than once I I was kidnapped when I was 18 and went through hell he is in prison now and he will never get out and my ex husband tried to kill me and I knocked him out with 1 hit with my fist and I ran away before he was able to get back up. He is 6foot 4 and lm 5foot 1 size don't always matter. We got divorced after that he is now abusing his 4th wife he abused all of them. Brandi Modrak XOXO, XOXO means hugs and Kisses to you and your family. God Bless.

[@aprilecrider6989]

I loved this one, this was such a good show that I still watch it when I know it's on !!!

[@zappafan1176]

The co-writer of the 2nd amendment said that "... the militia is the whole of the people."

[@claudiaalois679]

Mike is Archies son in law. Loved this show. We need more shows like this.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Archie was asked to give his view of gun control on a local tv station, crazy good!!

[@arthurcdamage4616]

Duke Wayne is John Wayne....and Clint Westwood is Archie's version of Clint Eastwood. Gary Cooper is an actor who played Sgt Alvin York who was one of the most decorated American soldiers from World War 1.

[@hanschouwman4536]

Carol O'Connor was An English teacher and he did write parts of the series.

[@MrRizzo1961]

All 3 people mentioned were American actors and directors mostly remembered for strong western characters.✌️❤️