Has the US become the type of nation from which you have to seek asylum?

Re:Has the US become the type of nation from which you have ... by talmand on Monday June 10, 2013 @10:49AM (#5854764)

I've always thought the 2nd amendment wasn't necessarily totally aimed at the federal level of government, but at the state and local levels as well. One could say that it is almost aimed entirely at the state and local levels.

When the Constitution was written, the US didn't normally have a permanent standing army. It allowed for a navy, but an army was only intended for times of war and monies for it to be used for two years at a time. Of course, that changed over time.

The permanent military of several branches is a modern idea.

I agree with you, despite history, I would imagine there would be a serious morale problem if the military were ordered to open war against civilians. The Civil War comes to mind, many in the military left the North to fight for the South to defend their home states.

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Re:Has the US become the type of nation from which you have ... by philwelch on Monday June 10, 2013 @03:11PM (#5856457)

It's also somewhat aimed at foreign invasions. "The security of a free state" goes both ways--a free state securing itself, and securing the freedom of the state.

The Japanese were pretty worried about landing on the West Coast because they'd have to fight through miles of woods, filled with Americans who knew the land, carrying hunting rifles.

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