I'll check the Federalist Papers when I get home. There has to be mention of it in there. This is a very interesting debate and I am curious to see what the Founders actually thought.
Sounds good. A big change in the dynamic since then--standing Federal armies. But ping me when you find something.
Could you ping me, too? I've seen this issue debated around here quite a bit lately, but I have yet to see anyone really nail it down. It's amazing how quiet the Constitution is on some really important stuff -- sometimes its brevity and sketchiness seem almost haiku-like to me. I suppose this is a good thing, though, when you've good people in Washington to flesh it out.
Anyway, I'm curious to see what the Federalist Papers say.
Thanks!