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In reply to the discussion: The Pro-Gun Movement's Total Disregard for Our Constitution [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)42. What to do about that?
Jefferson had the perfect model, and it works quite well in Switzerland.
No empire, no MIC
Draft every Johnny and Suzy into national service with no deferments. Everyone gets the choice of military or peace corps. Medically disqualified from the military? Peace Corps or other public service choice.
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i don't think our guns stand a chance against the US military - or even any other meaningful militar
samsingh
Sep 2012
#7
I guess you didn't witness the beating we took against IED's and armed insurgents in Iraq.
Missycim
Sep 2012
#9
Isn't the adherence to any rights a sign of lack of faith in the government?
4th law of robotics
Sep 2012
#57