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In my "militia" article (link given above) I discuss mercs, and give what I consider a pretty decisive 390 words on why we should not use them.

If anyone has a rebuttal, I'd appreciate seeing it....

I see militia as disaster response and "Homeland Security" only. Not as Reserves. They should never go overseas, except as the first stage of a draft.

The "Militia" article describes their...

As a newbie to this site, I am astonished at the high quality of this discussion.

Jones_RE, I wish I had talked to you before writing the militia article! All great points!

I have a few brief...

Mercs or militia? Perhaps opposite directions for US forces in the 21st century, or perhaps complementery.

Here is my article on the role militia might fill for US forces:

"Militia: the...