Posted by Validus (other posts) on February 13, 2014 at 06:43:00 Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Freedom isn't free posted by Hairball on February 12, 2014 at 19:14:37:
The framers of the Constitution were very clear about the fact that the "militia" to which they referred was NOT a State-run military force (i.e., Army National Guard), but a convening of private citizens intent on preserving their own freedom. I agree with Mârk wholeheartedly... if it ever came to pass that the government attempted to fully and finally strip people of the right and ability to protect themselves and their loved ones, it would be a bloodbath. I don't foresee this happening, though. If anything, the campaign to pacify and brainwash our citizenry through propaganda into an ever-increasing state of "sheepishness" and unfounded fear of the "big, bad scary guns" will continue gaining momentum, the stupid masses will give away their rights, of their own accord, until "the sons and daughters of lions become sheep."
--Val
I encourage everyone to read this excellent article (link below), written by my acquaintance and fellow martial artist, James Williams...