“When the same man, or set of men, holds the sword and the purse, there is an end of liberty.”

A sign of their times. Now also. Perhaps more quotes from Washington would bring to light, the purpose of establishing the Republic and the experimentation there of. Which will allow the showing and sharing of the knowledge,{ doctrines } which made their strength so great. Unity of purpose, unity of the knowledge.

Long live the 2nd amendment