Refuting Hamilton and Webster on Standing Armies: Antifederalist Brutus No. 9
In his 9th essay, Brutus continues his warning that standing armies are always โdangerous to the liberties of a people.โ Here, he responds to criticisms of this position by Noah Webster and Alexander Hamilton. Path to Liberty. Fast Friday Edition: September 24, 2021...
Armies, Debts and Taxes: Antifederalist Brutus No. 8
In his 8th essay, Brutus looks at the combined powers to borrow money, to lay and collect taxes, and to raise and support armies as a trifecta that would lead to the destruction of liberty. Path to Liberty: September 8, 2021...
Warnings from the Founders on the Dangers of War
As students of history, the Founders recognized that war and its offspring – like debt, armies and taxes – are the greatest threat to liberty. So they sought to create a system that would guard against it – rather than hurry us into it. Path to...