[JamesP81]

I never said the constitution prohibited the militia from serving the government. At its core, however, the militia remains a civilian organization, not a military one. That is the important distinction.

[StJacques]

"I never said the constitution prohibited the militia from serving the government. At its core, however, the militia remains a civilian organization, not a military one. That is the important distinction."

I got that James. And I don't think you and I are as far apart as some might believe, because you may have read that I am among the first in this thread to make clear that the "militia" are the "law-abiding citizenry."

I can see you're passionate about this issue and I do not object to "passion in defense of liberty" one bit. Keep on goin'!