They fled to Canada during the Revolutionary War, as well.
What did Samuel Adams say to the John Kerry type supporters of his day? Let's ask him:
"If you love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you; and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen."
Samuel Adams
FReegards...MUD