It can be nasty. My great-grandfathers took up arms against the tyranny of the Federal Government in 1861. As a result, their family’s homes and businesses were burned to the ground and namesake great-grandfather was taken prisoner. I also had seven ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. They lost much. But, I am ready to follow in their path.
Lest we forget our Confederate dead! Some of my Great Grandfathers fought in the War of Northern Aggression, and I have other ancestors that fought in the American Revolution, War of 1812, Korea, WWII, as well as a son-in-law in Desert Storm. I'm getting a little old now, but I will fight if need be. (Viet-Nam Era Vet).