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minus-squareNoite_EtionlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·6 days agoEvery boy in England was required to learn how to use a longbow, there were no farmers in England that needed to be rapidly trained. It was also a requirement that all men from 15-60 own and use a longbow (practice every week). It was enforced for like 500 years.
minus-squareGrail@multiverse.soulism.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·6 days agoAmerica: You have the right to bear arms England: I better see you bearing arms or you’re in trouble
Every boy in England was required to learn how to use a longbow, there were no farmers in England that needed to be rapidly trained. It was also a requirement that all men from 15-60 own and use a longbow (practice every week).
It was enforced for like 500 years.
America: You have the right to bear arms
England: I better see you bearing arms or you’re in trouble