because they could be used to establish a Dictatorship.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
navies could not march inland and endanger liberties
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Davis was one of America's statesman. He served the Union and Confederate armies when he was a leader of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
President Jefferson Davis.
Jefferson complained to Madison that the Constitution omitted "a bill of rights....providing clearly....for freedom of religion, freedom of the press, protection against standing armies, and restriction against monopolies." It is important to note here that when Jefferson said "monopolies", he was referring to monopolies granted by the government whereby competition was forbidden under penalty of law -- in other words, the original definition of monopoly. Madison actually wrote the first draft of the Bill of Rights, and it was hammered out in committee, then voted on by the full house.
Thomas Jefferson supports his claim that the British King has failed to protect the rights of the American colonies by listing grievances in the Declaration of Independence. He highlights specific actions taken by the King, such as imposing unjust taxes, maintaining standing armies in peacetime without consent, and dissolving colonial legislatures. These examples illustrate a pattern of behavior that undermines the colonies' rights and freedoms, portraying the King as a tyrant who disregards the principles of governance and the welfare of the American people.
Rights
Standing armies are not inherently an integral feature of egalitarian societies. While some egalitarian societies may maintain standing armies for defense and security, others prioritize local militias or community-based defense systems that reflect their egalitarian values. The presence of a standing army can sometimes contradict egalitarian principles, particularly if it leads to hierarchical structures or social inequality. Ultimately, the relationship between standing armies and egalitarianism varies depending on the specific societal context and values at play.
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. As such he would have been the Commander in Chief of the Armies of the Confedracy.
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