[Pelham]

Along with Patrick Henry, George Mason was a leading Anti-Federalist opposed to the replacing the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution.

Both believed that the Constitution would create a dangerously powerful central government. Prophets.

[PerConPat]

To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them...

George Mason...Address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 14, 1788.