“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.”
When James Madison drafted the Second Amendment in 1789, it was not as much of a controversial statement as it seems to be today. In the Constitutional era, it was widely understood that a Militia, composed of the whole or part of a community, was responsible for assembling, training, and when necessary, fighting to the last man for the community and its people. To be called a Militiaman was to be identified as someone who had answered a call to community service and, while not necessarily a professional in arms, was nonetheless ready and willing to put his life and livelihood at risk for the sake of his neighbors.
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ReplyDeleteHere's the comments I posted at that web site:
Here is a video I recorded five years ago on Memorial Day, explaining my views of the militia movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzelvIy0PYo
I am a veteran of the Viet Nam War who has served honorably in the regular United States Army, the Utah National Guard, and the Utah State Guard (i.e., Utah State Defense Force).
Consider volunteering for service in your State Guard or State Defense Force.
https://www.sgaus.org/
Also, do what you can to educate your state's legislatures, and if necessary, amend the state constitution so that the State Guard, and NOT the National Guard (which is merely a component of the regular United states Army) is designated as the state's militia.
Thanks and well done.
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