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To: u-89
As for the draft conscription is antithesis of liberty and a free society.

Under the Constitution, the only troops allowed to be called up to defend the nation were those already serving in the militias of the various states.

106 posted on 09/26/2003 6:45:22 AM PDT by sheltonmac (If having the U.S. enforce U.N. resolutions is not world government, what is?)
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To: sheltonmac
Under the Constitution, the only troops allowed to be called up to defend the nation were those already serving in the militias of the various states.

The Constitution says no such thing.

107 posted on 09/26/2003 6:51:43 AM PDT by general_re (SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Sarcasm Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks To Your Health.)
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To: sheltonmac
> Under the Constitution, the only troops allowed to be called up to defend the nation were those already serving in the militias of the various states.

Right. They could call up those who had already volunteered for service. The Fed was allowed to use the States' forces - for defense. Don't see anything in the constitution about nation building, evangelism or other missionary work half way around the globe though.

137 posted on 09/26/2003 8:04:57 AM PDT by u-89
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