Gun control and standing armies are a one-two punch against liberty.
The founders strongly supported the right to keep and bear arms. They also feared standing armies would eventually oppress the people.
When you combine the two, it’s nearly impossible for liberty to survive.
For More Information
Thomas Paine: Fear, Government Power and Standing Armies
2nd Amendment: To Prevent “the Greatest Danger to Liberty”
The 2nd Amendment: 3 Main Reasons It Exists
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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