Since no fewer than three of the first 10 amendments deal with the right to a trial before a randomly selected citizen jury, there must obviously be some duty for citizens not only to serve on juries when called, but also to remain knowledgable about their duty to stand as a last line of defense for fellow citizens being railroaded under unconstitutional edicts. To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them. Now, there is a slight problem. Oh, there's a good excuse to spend the weekend on the couch, watching the game. But we do indeed have a few duties to our countrymen.
Jury service is one.
Owning a combat rifle is another. Sometimes, freedom requires a little investment, and a little work. Maybe I'll see you there. Vin Suprynowicz is assistant editorial page editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Next to advance to the next article, or Previous to return to the previous article, or Table of Contents to return to The Libertarian Enterprise, Number 114, March 26, 2001.