Jefferson said, "The [[constitution]]s of most of our [[State]]s assert that all power is inherent in the [[citizen|people]]; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed;..." (Thomas Jefferson letter to Justice John Cartwright of the [[Supreme Court]], June 5, 1824. 1824. ME 16:45). | Jefferson said, "The [[constitution]]s of most of our [[State]]s assert that all power is inherent in the [[citizen|people]]; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed;..." (Thomas Jefferson letter to Justice John Cartwright of the [[Supreme Court]], June 5, 1824. 1824. ME 16:45). |