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Politics
Posted on Aug 27, 2015
Who is tired of the misuse of the Founding Fathers?
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Have you noticed how people with opposing political, ideological or religious views can always seem to find a quote from a Founding Father to support their views. An argument always sounds stronger when backed up by a smart guy who died 200 years ago. America was a different place and a different time, yet somehow these fellas support every sort of modern thought. Time travellers they are! Well, at least their quotes travel time. Who is tired of so many people misusing the Founding Fathers for their own purposes? Is this a form of disrespect?
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CH (MAJ) William Beaver
I'm not tired of their being misused. What I'm tired of is people saying that their ideologies are outdated and what they did should be forgotten/erased from history and/or law (think Bill of Rights in particular).
I'm not tired of their being misused. What I'm tired of is people saying that their ideologies are outdated and what they did should be forgotten/erased from history and/or law (think Bill of Rights in particular).
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PO1 John Miller
SP5 Christine Conley
I suggest you look up what the militia actually is. That will answer your question.
I suggest you look up what the militia actually is. That will answer your question.
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SSG Gerhard S.
This is what Title 10 USC Section 311says about the definition of the militia, and this supports the principle that there are two types of militia. The Organized, and the unorganized.
§311. Militia: composition and classes
(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
(b) The classes of the militia are—
(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.
§311. Militia: composition and classes
(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
(b) The classes of the militia are—
(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.
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LCpl Mark Lefler well regulated militia - aka the Guard. Not well regulated right to bear arms
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Just because it was said on the Internet doesn't make it true. -Abe Lincoln.
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Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D.
LOL - May even use it. Wonder how many uninformed Americans would believe Abe said it?
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I cringe every time someone uses them for a political statement. And sometimes I have to laugh. Once a "Christian" was telling me about the righteousness of the Founding Fathers and then talked about the bad in the world...including the Free Masons. Bring a Free Mason myself...I asked him if he knew that close to 11 of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were Free Masons. I received a blank stare.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
1SG(P) (Join to see) - The point is if You going to talk about the bad in the world make sure You know what Your talking about. My Grandfather was a good Christian and as a High ranking Free Mason of the Scottish rite as are many other very good people including a lot of the Presidents and founding fathers who made major contributions to these United States. Its fine for one to express themselves but it sure helps if they actually know what they are talking about to be able to see any value in their message.
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