Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.
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- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 16, 1758
- Died: May 28, 1843
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