Taking The Militia Seriously

Kurt Schlichter has a great idea in his article at Townhall.com entitled Let's Call The Liberals' Second Amendment Militia Bluff. What does Schlichter mean by calling the liberals' militia bluff? Well, his idea is to actually require each of us to own a real live assault rifle, not some semiautomatic look alike, and an actual service grade pistol, like...say...an M1911 pistol. Then, horror of horrors, everyone would have to muster out on designated days, learn useful skills such as first aid, and demonstrate proficiency with their weapons. After all, the law already specifies those who are members of the militia, it is just not enforced.

Frankly, Schlichter's idea is a good one for a number of reasons.  First, and foremost, we need a people who have some little training that can be called up if needed.  But the truth is that the militia is not likely under current circumstances to be called up at the federal level.  But States may need to call up the militia for various reasons.  For example, during hurricanes and other weather disasters a State might wish to call up the militia to perform rescue or evacuation operations.  The militia may also be useful as a sheriff's posse.  Having a, using the term in its original meaning, well regulated militia could be of great value to a State.

One thing Schlichter didn't mention, but I think it would be a good idea is one mention in his book Peoples' Republic. The idea is that in order to vote, one must serve in the military. But service in the militia would be a good substitute for service in the professional military. After all, if you want a voice in how we are governed, perhaps it is not too much to ask you to participate in your community in a positive way instead of just complaining and "protesting." Protesting and demonstrating should be a last resort, not your first response.

Go read the article.  I have to run, today, but I encourage a two of you gentle readers to read Kurt's article and consider some of his proposals.