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Originally Posted by Platapus
I agree. But I wonder why if the intention was that the right of the people, why did the founding dudes even put the words about militia?
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The framers and the populance as well had a very strong aversion to a regular standing army. They simply did not trust a military that was not "of their own". That's why the Officers are assigned by the govenor.
"Unorganized militia" have no state or federal officers assigned. They "vote" for their leaders and they would "drill" on their own dime. Many "volunteer" units during the War of Rebellion were self organized, the chief organizer would usually become the battalion or regimental commander. They would petition for recognition from the state.
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