Federalist paper #29..

[ironglow]

For those who think the "big government" types may have a  case:
 
   http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/fed29.htm
 
 
   XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHere ia an excerpt from #29
 
    "But though the scheme of disciplining the whole nation must be abandoned as mischievous or impracticable; yet it is a matter of the utmost importance that a well-digested plan should, as soon as possible, be adopted for the proper establishment of the militia. The attention of the government ought particularly to be directed to the formation of a select corps of moderate extent, upon such principles as will really fit them for service in case of need. By thus circumscribing the plan, it will be possible to have an excellent body of well-trained militia, ready to take the field whenever the defense of the State shall require it. This will not only lessen the call for military establishments, but if circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any magnitude that army can never be formidable to the liberties of the people while there is a large body of citizens, little, if at all, inferior to them in discipline and the use of arms, who stand ready to defend their rightsand those of their fellow-citizens.  This appears to me the only substitute that can be devised for a standing army, and the best possible securityagainst it, if it should exist."  ( blue for highlight, no changes)
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   Look it over, you may find more..  Next to last paragraph addressed it some..

[Guy Pike]

Aaron Burr had the solution to Hamilton.

[ironglow]

In a careful read you will discover Hamilton advocated a "militia" in preference to a national army...whenever possible.  His fear was that a tyrant may use a federal army (or brownshirts*) to usurp his office and seize power.  And it was just for that reason that he advised that civilians have their own weapons of their choice without restriction.  That, so the people have a recourse, should a tyrant arise..
 
     * = my word, not Hamilton's.

[m-g Willy]

In a careful read you will discover Hamilton advocated a "militia" in preference to a national army...whenever possible.  His fear was that a tyrant may use a federal army (or brownshirts*) to usurp his office and seize power.  And it was just for that reason that he advised that civilians have their own weapons of their choice without restriction.  That, so the people have a recourse, should a tyrant arise..
 
     * = my word, not Hamilton's.

Different times!
When that was written the country was full of men.
And after seeing the results of the last election, it looks as if more than half this country are nothing but sheep,,,,and blind sheep at that!