| When I was in the Indiana National Guard they (the US government) were so concerned about armed militias that among other reasons they formed a seperate unit of strack soldiers who would confront their fellow armed citizens should the need arise. I know this was one of the reasons because it was one of the questions asked in the interview process when I applied for it in 1992. The 76th SID (Special Infantry Division or Detachment can't recall now what the D was exactly). But I was asked if I could carry out my duty if the enemy I faced were my fellow citizens armed and banded together as militias. The Michigan Militia was all over the news in the 90's and viewed as an internal enemy. In fact Timothy McVeigh and his accomplices had direct links to this and other armed militias. They are not to be encouraged in my opinion.
__________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck |