The John Birch Society is hosting Mr. Dan McGonigle, author of “Execute the Laws to Enforce the Constitution” in Aroostook County.
McGonigle will give an historical overview of state militias, what the Maine and U.S. constitutions say about militias, how and why they were created, how they were unconstitutionally disbanded by legislation in the early part of the last century and the need to restore constitutional militias.
He will also explain why private groups calling themselves “militias” are not militias in the legal sense. He will give some examples of how states could have successfully used militias in natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
He will appear at the following locations:
• Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at Our Father’s Place, 276 Main St., St. Agatha;
• Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at The Horn Restaurant, 380 North St. (U.S. Route 1), Houlton; and
• Saturday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at Governor’s Restaurant, 350 Main St., Presque Isle.
All events are free. Donations accepted. Attendees may arrive early and order from the menus. For more information, call 857-498-1309.
