The signing of the USA Consitution
I find it most interesting it recognizes militias within the context of empowering individuals. Never anywhere within the USA Consitution does it mention that the 'United' states should have a military more powerful than the potential of the individuals either. In fact, if one reads the USA Consitution in it's 'context' without dicing up words and slicing apart paragraphs, there is the very distinct 'spirit' of individual over 'United' country. Where in any document, in any country, in any government has there been such pains taken to insure the individual the highest power of the land?
Amendment I
... the right of the people peaceably to assemble ...
Amendment II
A well regulated militia,
being necessary to the security of a free state,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms,
shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, ...
Amendment V
... unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; ... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; ...
