The purpose of the right to bear arms is twofold; to allow individuals to protect themselves and their families, and to ensure a body of armed citizenry from which a militia could be drawn, whether that militia's role was to protect the nation, or to protect the people from a tyrannical government.
Glenn ReynoldsImagine what things would be like if the news media actually sided with civilization.
Glenn ReynoldsIf you're a Republican who's a threat to the Democrats, of course you are a racist. That's the definition of a racist, nowadays.
Glenn Reynolds[T]he people as ultimate sovereigns, retain the ultimate power - and even the duty - to overthrow any government that fails to respect their authority.
Glenn ReynoldsWhat's wrong with "the new elite?" Forget cultural insularity or smugness. The main problem with the "new elite" is that they're not an elite at all. That is, they aren't particularly smart, or competent.
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