Influence of Russell Kirk on 4GW?

[Stratiotes]

I don't want to get into defending Russel Kirk...
But, if the state restricts how citizens can be armed, is it not taking for itself the monopoly on the use of force a little at a time?

I had another thought as well. It is true that the people can retain the monopoly. But If they remain loyal to the state then one might argue, in effect, that they are the monopoly of force the state retains. However, if their loyalties are outside the state then the state loses even that thread of monopoly.

[Martin]

War Hammer: Good and very interesting posts!

Thought I read 4th GW & Other Myths thread before... have to check that again. (searched your posts )

Take care,
Martin