In the American Revolution, the committees of correspondence, committees of inspection (also known as committees of observation), and committees of safety were different local committees of Patriots that became a shadow government; they took control of the Thirteen Colonies away from royal officials, who became increasingly helpless.
There are too many entrenched interests who have no incentive to promote the citizens militia.
ReplyDeleteDid the Framers ever discuss 'Public Safety' or did they have other priorities?
Actually they did. From Wikipedia:
ReplyDeleteIn the American Revolution, the committees of correspondence, committees of inspection (also known as committees of observation), and committees of safety were different local committees of Patriots that became a shadow government; they took control of the Thirteen Colonies away from royal officials, who became increasingly helpless.