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  Re: New Web Page
 
(...) "The people" - then and now - are whatever people we assume the constatution governs. That has clearly changed. I don't have answers to the fine points (e.g. are illegal aliens part of the people?) but I think that we can comfortably agree (...) (26 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: New Web Page
 
(...) The Massachusetts militia were organized by towns. I think under an elected officer. The towns of course were (and still are) governed by open town meeting (total democracy).I don't recall how a leader was chosen when the militia of several (...) (26 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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