Letter To Dr. Joseph Priestley; Washington, June 19, 1802.
"I wrote strongly to Mr. Madison, urging the want of provision for the freedom of religion, freedom of the press, trial by jury, habeas corpus, THE SUBSTION OF MILITIA FOR A STANDING ARMY... He
accordingly moved in the first session of Congress for these amendments, which
Luther Martin: "...because the proposed system, taking away from the STATES the RIGHT of organizing, arming and disciplining of the militia, the first attempt made by a State to put the militia in a situation to counteract the arbitrary measures of the general government, would be construed into an act of
GEORGE MASON: "But we need not give them power to abolish our militia. If they neglect to arm them, and prescribe proper discipline, they will be of no use... I wish that, in case the general
"..since ratified, viz. "That a militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep, and hear arms, shall not be infringed." To which we may add, that the power of arming the militia, not being prohibited to the states, respectively, by the constitution, is, consequently, reserved to them, concurrently with the federal government."
"Suppose, then, that congress should refuse to provide for arming or organizing them, the result would be, that the STATES would be utterly without the means of defence... . But the amendments proposed to the constitution (some of which have been since adopted) show, that the objections were extensively felt..If congress did not choose to arm, organize, or discipline the militia, there would be an inherent right in the states to do it.."
The key to insure the amendment was
well said by Mr. Heston from 4:50 - 5:20
notyourmind 1 year ago
Excellent video, Steve. Thanks for posting!
Q2600vlog 2 years ago
Thomas Jefferson.
Letter To Dr. Joseph Priestley; Washington, June 19, 1802.
"I wrote strongly to Mr. Madison, urging the want of provision for the freedom of religion, freedom of the press, trial by jury, habeas corpus, THE SUBSTION OF MILITIA FOR A STANDING ARMY... He
accordingly moved in the first session of Congress for these amendments, which
were agreed to and ratified by the States
as they now stand."
freatork1 2 years ago
Education.
Luther Martin: "...because the proposed system, taking away from the STATES the RIGHT of organizing, arming and disciplining of the militia, the first attempt made by a State to put the militia in a situation to counteract the arbitrary measures of the general government, would be construed into an act of
rebellion, or treason; and Congress
would instantly march their troops into the
State."
freatork1 2 years ago
Education.
GEORGE MASON: "But we need not give them power to abolish our militia. If they neglect to arm them, and prescribe proper discipline, they will be of no use... I wish that, in case the general
government should neglect to arm and
discipline the militia, there should be an
express declaration that the state
governments might arm and discipline
them. With this single exception, I would
agree to this part, as I am conscious the
government ought to have the power."
freatork1 2 years ago
Education.
Tucker's Blackstone:
"..since ratified, viz. "That a militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep, and hear arms, shall not be infringed." To which we may add, that the power of arming the militia, not being prohibited to the states, respectively, by the constitution, is, consequently, reserved to them, concurrently with the federal government."
freatork1 2 years ago
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution:
"Suppose, then, that congress should refuse to provide for arming or organizing them, the result would be, that the STATES would be utterly without the means of defence... . But the amendments proposed to the constitution (some of which have been since adopted) show, that the objections were extensively felt..If congress did not choose to arm, organize, or discipline the militia, there would be an inherent right in the states to do it.."
freatork1 2 years ago