 When Swiss mountaineers vote, they always carry rifles and swords. Not because they expect skirmishes with antifa mobs, but because they don’t. The weapons are a symbol of how their freedom was attained and preserved. Through defensive warfare. Through responsible vigilance and participation. Yes, the mountain terrain helps preserve the peace, but topography has not stopped invaders from trying to take Switzerland away from the Swiss. But when enemies try, the Swiss crush the invaders. Every time. Mounted, armored cavalry? Swiss mountain men crush them. Nazis? Too terrified to even try to invade.
Today the nation is a well-designed fortress, with hidden airfields, hidden artillery bunkers, and a well-trained militia who keep their guns in their homes. The idea is that the entire nation protects the entire nation. All men between the ages of 18 and 34 deemed "fit for service" are given a pistol or a rifle and trained. After they've finished their service, the men can buy and keep their service weapons. Those who don’t might hear from the head of the Swiss army, Lieutenant-General André Blattmann. “The threat of terror is rising,” he says. “Hybrid wars are being fought around the globe … migration flows of displaced persons and refugees have assumed unforeseen dimensions. Those not already armed as part of the Swiss Army reserve [should] take steps to arm themselves.” A recent vote proposed that conscription be ended. Over 73% of voters, who are still ready to defend their nation, voted against eliminating conscription. Imagine how they looked when they showed up to vote. Comments are closed.
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