The National Guard came into existence in 1916. The militia (citizens armed for protection of their communities) have always been a part of English law, with the exception of Charles I’s reign when he reversed all previous law. It led to his demise after 1-1/2 years on the throne.
Militia are citizens, and in virtually every states’ constitution are identified only by “able bodied” with a weapon, training in its use, and proficient so as to repel raids or insurrections.
The original federal constitution of 1792 barred a standing army, but allowed for the Navy to protect our shores and commerce on the sea.
The single biggest difference between a standing army (no matter what you call it) and the militia is one is paid. Guess which one.
Then think about things going sour. Who do you suppose a paid standing army will support? I’m not saying all the soldiers will rally round the superior officer, but most of the higher ups got there by playing the army advancement game. They will expect soldiers to comply with orders.
And if you think the NYNG will be the one to police NY, you don’t understand the FEMA regional concept. That plan applies to the rest of the states/regions in the US. Then look at the UN “peacekeeping” forces. It’s not the Israelis who would keep the peace in Israel if the UN gets involved.
Our NG units serve a great need and have fought in almost every modern war because congress has trouble funding a full time army (all services). I admire and respect their dedication. I simply hope their allegiance to the Constitution of their state, and the one of our nation they are sworn to protect, comes rapidly to mind when the FEMA buses arrive to take anyone to a camp.
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