In a medieval society, who will take up the defense of the country, if not the
country's own people. I'm not sure why you think this is not a good thing?
Yes, it does seem that Tolkien has reflected upon the value of Comitatus, as
expressed in old texts. I can recall at least 3 references to Oath - the
Rohirrim, the Army of the Dead, and Faramir & Co (although the last one can be
debated).
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"Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise do not see all ends"
-Gandalf
"How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on when in your heart you begin to understand there is no going back."
--Frodo
