Why the Founders Warned Against Standing Armies
All the founders agreed that standing armies were a great threat to liberty. The only debate was really the best way to prevent those dangers. But they didn’t come up with this view on their own – it was part of a very long tradition that was opposed to large,...
The Cost of War is Much More than Financial
Can’t say we weren’t warned. Over and over, and over – and over. Yet here we are today – and as James Madison and others told us – war is costing us dearly, and it’s not just the insane amount being spent, either. Path to Liberty: Feb 27, 2023...
Gun Control and Standing Armies: One-Two Punch Against Liberty
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...