"Under every government the dernier [Fr. last, or final]
resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend
themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check
the insidious encroachments of domestic foes. Whenever a people...
entrust the defence of their country to a regular, standing army,
composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will remain
under the direction of the most wealthy citizens."
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A Framer (more quotes by A Framer or books by/about A Framer) |
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Anonymous 'framer' of the US Constitution |
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Independent Gazetteer, January 29, 1791 |
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Arms, Constitution, Disarmament, Government, Guns, Individual Rights, Military, Militia, Trust, Tyranny, Usurpation, Anonymity |
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