If there’s anything the founders hated more than a standing army it was mercenaries, professional soldiers paid to serve a foreign power. I’m betting our soldiers don’t like it much either.

If there’s anything the founders hated more than a standing army it was mercenaries, professional soldiers paid to serve a foreign power. I’m betting our soldiers don’t like it much either. https://t.co/y2iBEeyWZk

— Richard Stengel (@stengel) January 11, 2020