"Let this be the distinctive mark of an American that in cases of commotion, he enlists himself under no man's banner, inquires for no man's name, but repairs to the standard of the laws. Do this, and you need never fear anarchy or tyranny. Your government will be perpetual." --Thomas JeffersonSend me a postcard from Somolia.
Not sure where one is to insert the desire to legislate personal behavior (Talibinarian) laws. Repelling invasion could easily be defined as within their authority.