It was mandated that you had to feed and billet the King's own in your houses at your expense.
It was one of the many causes of the Declaration of Independence and subsequent first American Civil War, called the Revolutionary War.
It also sparked the 3rd Amendment to the Constitution, RIGHT BEHIND THE 2nd AMENDMENT
Perhaps it should not come to pass in Britain in 2012. Oh that is right! They were all disarmed some time ago! Tell me again why the government should restrict/prohibit any type of firearm ownership?
Consider this a lesson learned.
Hence why I will never be turning in my arms. Ever. To anyone. Better Dead than Red.
Oh....and FU Romneybots in case you are reading.