This is one of the reasons I'm not certain that calling the National Guard a militia is valid; the militia was supposed to be for the protection of the state against the federal government; the National Guard, as I understand it, is a part of the federal military structure. This leaves us with a conflict of interest.

Not just our own federal government but proect us from foreign invadors too. I don't see our federal government being any sort of threat any more, so being a conflist of interest of not anything to be concerned about. But I do think using the National Guard to supplement our federal military troops to fight wars in foreign land is wrong. It might be leval, but its wrong.

i have never needed a gun to defend myself

Thanks for the insightful comment?

i have never needed a gun to defend myself

If there were no guns, then you would not need to defend myself with one. And besides, if one lives in a place with high crime,
they should probably move.

exactly

i have never needed a gun to defend myself

I have never needed a gun to defend myself either, but people in large cities where criminals/drug dealers live do need them.

Don't know who said: It is better to be quiet and let everyone think that you are
a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubts.

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Just as I was typing this, someone smashed my neighbor's car window and drove off in a rush! Hmmmmm...
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