Deavis
Member
Part of the whole purpose behind the 2nd amendment was from the framers natural disdain for a standing army. And now we want not only a standing army but to force everyone into it?
Yet there were laws requiring the militia to train and for citizens to own firearms fromt he beginning of our country. Further, the law provided punishment for citizens who did not keep the proper firearm and the ammunition (powder and ball) required on hand. How is it that back then it was ok to call up people for militia training but to call them into the military of today is somehow different? Why can't it be considered the same thing?
I see no issue with requiring people to train and be part of the military of the country, standing or militia. We have been fortunate as of late that we aren't called up for training, but such a calling has plenty of precedent from our beginnings. I agree that your country should be worth fighting for but that doesn't mean that your country can't ask you to be trained to do it.