There called militia men. A militia is a force of armed civilians made up of merchants, farmers, blacksmiths, etc. who pledged to defend their community. They weren't the best soldiers though...
Militias were citizen groups who pledged to protect their own community.
They were called militia or posses.
There called militia men. A militia is a force of armed civilians made up of merchants, farmers, blacksmiths, etc. who pledged to defend their community. They weren't the best soldiers though...
That they should turn out armed when called out to defend the city by the generals.
If you don't defend your nation, someone will take it from you .
Citizens were expected to participate in government and defend the polis. Polis did not do so because they were denied the chance to do so.
Filipino citizens have the responsibilities to obey the law, pay taxes, vote in elections, defend the country if necessary, and participate in community activities for the betterment of society. They are also expected to respect the rights of others and contribute positively to the nation's development.
In the US, yes. Other places, maybe.
No there are merely ordinary citizens with a purpose to protect the country they defend.
No there are merely ordinary citizens with a purpose to protect the country they defend.
by registaring for military service when they reach age eighteen
Your question asks for an opinion. My opinion is no, it would not be. Places that have outlawed private ownership of firearms have had INCREASES in violent crime. This is due, at least in part, in the loss of the ability of law abiding people to defend themselves. This would be similar to dealing with drunk driving by outlawing the ownership of cars.