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Utah National Guard soldiers stand on a police line near the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Some former and current military leaders seem genuinely concerned about the President declaring he would use the active duty military to dominate protesters.

Democrats, of course, quickly joined that criticism; but the question Im hearing is why more Republicans havent spoken out on this. Republicans abhor big government so why stay silent on this?

Well, I dont know whats in their hearts, but I know what youll find on conservative websites.

Theres an essay at The Federalist and it doesnt get more conservative than that titled, How The Second Amendment Prevents Tyranny.

The essay says our nations founders opted to rely for our defense primarily on an armed citizenry that can be called up as a militia.

If the people themselves are the military power of the state, then that power cannot be used against the people, it continues.

Thats why the Second Amendment is a bedrock conservative principle.

And that, I believe, is why most Republicans are silent. They dont see a problem here because were the President to go too far, the solution is built in. Its the militia today we call it the National Guard which would make sure that federal military power could not be used against the American people.

Unfortunately, when you think about it, the scenarios get pretty ugly, right? It could mean anything from general mutiny to civil war.

Which might be another reason for the silence.

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