I already have my guns, so OK

Bill would require all South Dakota residents to buy a gun. (h/t Balloon Juice)  Since I already meet the requirements, I'm not sweating this. Actually, my understanding is that the federal government passed the Militia Act in 1792 requiring able-bodied males to pay a fine if they didn't have a firearm.  I always liked that idea, because it fit with the model of the Swiss army, and if the government issued each person a military rifle, it would save me $1000 to buy one.  The Militia Act has already been brought up in the individual mandate discussion, and I think the discussion should probably reach a larger audience.  Thank you, Rep. Wick.