[DariusBane]

I thinks it’s instructive and very current. Many Freepers believe that the Army would never turn it’s gun on citizens. However this book shows that it can, will, and has.

[cripplecreek]

You never hear much chatter about how the southern anti secessionists were treated. Sam Houston was a larger than life political figure which probably saved his life but he was forced out of office for refusing to take the oath of the confederacy.

Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives, you may win Southern independence if God be not against you, but I doubt it. I tell you that, while I believe with you in the doctrine of states rights, the North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche; and what I fear is, they will overwhelm the South

-Sam Houston.

That's not to say he agreed with the north (he didn't). He simply saw the secession for the folly it was.

[dfwgator]

Many Freepers believe that the Army would never turn it’s gun on citizens.

Especially once it's full of "Dream Act" recipients.