Reply #65: Perhaps you'd like to explain that to Jefferson. [View All]

[TheWraith]

"The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent, (as in electing their functionaries executive and legislative, and deciding by a jury of themselves, in all judiciary cases in which any fact is involved,) or they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom..."

http://lachlan.bluehaze.com.au/lit/jeff20.htm