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Old 12-07-2002, 04:30 PM  
Just the Village Idiot
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Originally posted by UnseenWorld


The question has always been what is meant by that word "militia"? Does the adjective "well-ordered" imply "state-run" instead of a bunch of guys getting together without any governmental approval on weekends to camp out, run around in the woods in fatigues, and have target practice?
The definitioin of the word militia is not in question...

A militia is:

An army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.

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A military force that is not part of a regular army and is subject to call for service in an emergency.

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The whole body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service.

That pretty much answers the second question...
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