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No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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[–] Spiralvortexisalie@lemmy.world 25 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Having no formal military presence in America, the British passed various Quartering Acts requiring that citizens of the Colonies pay for the foreign British army’s upkeep while stationed in America. It was unpopular and seen as unnecessary and despite much protest by the colonies was forced through. It is tough to see a group showing up unannounced demanding your home and personal property while armed with weapons and a letter of marque as something other than pirates.

[–] Deceptichum@kbin.social 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It is tough to see a group showing up unannounced demanding your home and personal property while armed with weapons and a letter of marque as something other than pirates.

You mean like police today?

[–] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works -3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

"Those damn warrants are a pain in my ass!" - Deceptichum

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Read about civil asset forfeiture for 5 minutes and tell me how we actually put up with that shit.