I didn't think Boy Scouter's would get people killed. Be prepared is the Scout Motto.
Your state is yours... and YOU are the gum't... or do feel otherwise?
I remember a little of my history, and don't think the Founders were Gum't types. They were largely farmers, physicians, lawyers, preachers and plain old business folk... and told the king to 'shove it'!
click pic for list of signers of the DOI!