“The spirit of this country is totally adverse to a large military force.”
- Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Chandler Price, February 28, 1807.
Perhaps the most disregarded American principle is the prohibition of large armies. The Founders were not shy about fighting when America was in danger, but today the military budget makes up more than half of government spending.
These are our favorite Founding Fathers quotes on the hope for peace at Ammo.com.