Re: I favour a small efficient government
The defining characteristics of the militia as originally understood were compulsory service by all eligible men, training and organization, occasional service as required, and strong responsibility to local command. I don't think there can be a private militia. I don't consider small groups of self-styled militiamen, taking target practice in the woods while sporting battle fatigues, and spouting their own brand of libertarian patriotism, a militia, except in the minds of those pariticipating.
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