I can’t help but wonder when we citizens of America 2005 will declare that the last straw has been placed on the camel’s back. Are we more ‘tolerant’ of the tyranny of government than Sam Adams and his fellow patriots were? Are we more of a mindset that we will not take action until the abuse occurs in our own backyard? Are we more willing to wear the chains to which Adams referred, because we love the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom?
Back in 1999, Claire Wolfe observed in her book, ‘ 101 Things To Do ‘Til The Revolution’:
‘America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. '
Considering the atrocities (both by neglect and by overt action) committed by our government in the six years since Claire penned that thought, I can’t help but wonder whether we have been pushed significantly closer to the revolution she envisioned in those last three words.
Roger that jonie ~ thanks for the ping HiJinx!
Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!
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Be Ever Vigilant ~ Bump!
If memory serves Adams and his fellow patriots, were about 3% of the population at the time. There is a certian border community who's backyard is one of many where the abuse is occuring. The population of said community is over 100,000, 3% of that population would be 3,000. There is a neighborhood/border watch group in that community with 30 participants.
If only .003% are willing to stand up, and say NO, that means 99.997% are willing to wear the chains!!!!
Paying attention to those last three words, I ordered some more Acurrate© No.5 smokeless double base. ; )