Once the Constitution was adopted, however, the papers – collected and bound – were soon recognized as a tour de force of political reasoning and elevated to the status of a classic. Published seriatim in New York City newspapers from October 1787 to August 1788, the eighty-five essays appeared under the pseudonym “Publius,” a legendary founder of the Roman republic and “friend of the people.” If measured by the large majority of Antifederalists elected to the New York ratifying convention, the project was not a success in its immediate aim. The joint work of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist papers were written to defend and explain the recently drafted Federal Constitution, and promote its ratification in the state of New York. But first, let us review the reason the Federalist Papers were written. So let us see what Alexander Hamilton thought of the term militia. The problem with the wording of this Amendment is that it makes bearing arms dependent upon a militia. The 2nd Amendment to the constitution says the following:Ī well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Observation #7: Lack of Evidence for the Supporting the Right to Self Defense.

Observation #6: Lack of Evidence for the Fighting Against Tyranny Argument.

Observation #5: How the Bannermen Logic for Militias Has Been Minimized.

Observation #4: Missing Individual Rights to Bear Arms.Observation #3: The Role for Militias the Founding Fathers Proposed Does not Exist in the Modern Era.Observation #2: What is an Insurrection?.Observation #1: Inconsistent Messaging on Who Controls the Militias (The Federal Government or the States?).47 – The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts (James Madison) 46 – The Influence of the State and Federal Governments Compared What is With the Constant Questions in the Federalist Papers?.4 – Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence (John Jay) Was Alexander Hamilton Mentally Balanced?.69 – The Real Character of the Executive (Alexander Hamilton) Hamilton Promoter of the Socratic Method?.The Constitution as an Elitist Document and Power Grab?.29 – Concerning the Militia (Alexander Hamilton)

28 – Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered (Alexander Hamilton) 24 – Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered (Alexander Hamilton) Table of Contents: Select a Link to be Taken to That Section

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