WheelGun
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The militias were community organizations of armed men. Some practiced together often, some did not. Quality and availability of equipment varied.
They prepared to fight enemies that in some cases were different from those we face today (British, American Indians) and in some cases not that different (the lawless amongst our own).
The militias of the modern 'militia movement' (the Turner Diaries people) are a shadowy bunch, some are solidly amongst the 'hate groups' in society, some are little more than well armed happy backwoods rednecks.
They are not the militia mentioned in the Constitution. The term militia today refers to all law abiding adult citizens whom could possibly take up arms in defense of the Constitution.
The militia is the Constitution's way of protecting itself.
The concept of the militia has been neglected, but should never be left to die.If it does, our Constitution will surely follow.
The militias were community organizations of armed men. Some practiced together often, some did not. Quality and availability of equipment varied.
They prepared to fight enemies that in some cases were different from those we face today (British, American Indians) and in some cases not that different (the lawless amongst our own).
The militias of the modern 'militia movement' (the Turner Diaries people) are a shadowy bunch, some are solidly amongst the 'hate groups' in society, some are little more than well armed happy backwoods rednecks.
They are not the militia mentioned in the Constitution. The term militia today refers to all law abiding adult citizens whom could possibly take up arms in defense of the Constitution.
The militia is the Constitution's way of protecting itself.
The concept of the militia has been neglected, but should never be left to die.If it does, our Constitution will surely follow.