It is the duty of the Tennessee State Militia to protect and defend the unalienable Rights of all citizens. Under no circumstances will the militia of Tennessee tolerate those who advocate acts of criminal violence, terrorism, racism or a change away from our republican form of government; nor will it support any specific political party or candidate, nor espouse any particular religious denomination or doctrine as a prerequisite of membership. All members must understand the duties and obligation of both citizens and government under the Constitution.