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Editorial
June 5, 1815
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The editorial critiques democratic editors for criticizing Congress's decision to disband part of the army after peace, noting it contradicts the traditional view that standing armies endanger liberty and would increase tax burdens on the nation.
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It is somewhat curious as a trait of the human character to observe the changed 'principles with times.' Heretofore, in good old times, the doctrine was, 'that standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty;' now, the exclusive friends of the people, the professors of democracy, are abusing the late Congress for disbanding a part of the army when peace was concluded. Not satisfied with burthening the nation with a load of taxes to pay off the debt incurred during the war, the democratic editors incline to increase that burthen to pay a standing army in time of peace.
Federal Gaz.
Federal Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Standing Army
Peacetime Military
Democratic Criticism
Tax Burden
Liberty Danger
What entities or persons were involved?
Late Congress
Democratic Editors
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Standing Army In Peacetime
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Democrats Supporting Peacetime Army
Key Figures
Late Congress
Democratic Editors
Key Arguments
Standing Armies In Peacetime Are Dangerous To Liberty
Democrats Abuse Congress For Disbanding Army After Peace
Democrats Seek To Increase Tax Burdens For Peacetime Army Maintenance