Me-thinks we need to be very careful in our language when discussing homeland security issues. The organized groups being called "The Modern Militia Movement" are far removed from our historical militia, (Organized Militia acted in league with local authorities. Un-organized Militia was every able bodied man, who could be called to act in an Organized Militia, when need arose.)
The Militia method of dealing with Homeland Security issues remains the most sensible, and that is why I'd like to see people be very careful with language. IOW, saying, "That's what a militia is all about." re-inforces the negative stereotyping being foisted on us by those who would rather Americans forget about the quaint old concepts of constitutional "Homeland Security", via a well organized Miltia.
In this country, I simply see groups of sportsman, and athletes, who gather together, (like any other organization) to better their skills and socialize. I think a dis-service is done when the word "Militia" is attached to such groups.
I would hope that some will find a way, during this developing event, to promote Dr. Vieira's book, "Constitutional Homeland Security" and
the work being done by Walter Reddy to re-invigorate the true "Well-Organized Militia", via working with State Legislatures; which remains the most sensible approach to providing for the common defense, (and a bad-ass Navy
- imo...)
