We're All in the Militia

Why is the Midwest a hotbed of militia activity?

I won't speak for the rest of the region, but at least in Michigan, most of us are in the militia--even our womenfolk. And even in Ann Arbor.  That's the law. Although I imagine this will come as something of a surprise to the staff of the organic bakery.

I've spent my entire adult life in either the organized or unorganized militia.

So Canada had best watch out if they try a repeat of 1812 and invade Michigan again! Don't go thinking you get to march up I-96 and grab our capital just because our governor was born in Canada.