text: I would also point out that when people first started bad mouthing the word "militia" that was the time to set them strait! It has been allowed to be bad mouthed to the point that it is now negative in many peoples eyes and will be more difficult to change perceptions! You both have valid points but which one helps the cause the most? Good question, i see merit in both arguements but i would concede not to use the term, for now!