Militias, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves and include all men capable of bearing arms. [...] To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.
Richard Henry LeeA militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves... and include all men capable of bearing arms.
Richard Henry LeeTo say that a bad government must be established for fear of anarchy is really saying that we should kill ourselves for fear of dying.
Richard Henry LeeIt is certainly true that a popular government cannot flourish without virtue in the people.
Richard Henry Lee