I never know what I can post here and not get pulled. I do a lot of self-censorship (I’m sure many of us do) but more and more I just see bloodshed as inevitable and even desireable. I won’t live on my knees.
We’re already down on one knee with a .50 cal. pointed at the other one. I agree with everything you said, and I would add my own thoughts to it but will self-censor in turn.
“Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils.” was part of a volunteer toast which General Stark sent to his wartime comrades, in which he declined an invitation to head up a 32nd anniversary reunion of the 1777 Battle of Bennington in Vermont, because of poor health. The toast said in full: “Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils.” The following year, a similar invitation (also declined) said: “The toast, sir, which you sent us in 1809 will continue to vibrate with unceasing pleasure in our ears, “Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst Of Evils.”
Look around you... you are not alone.
LLS