What is so exasperating is the speed in which this is all coming about. In the 50s, when I was 12, I remember listening to a Hungarian Freedom Fighter speaking of the revolt and the brutal takeover by the Communists, easily crushing their revolt.
He said that they knew things were in “the wings” but when things started happening, he was amazed at how quickly it all occurred. And look how long it took them to find their way back and at such great loss...
Indeed so. Take for instance this incident where I went to the local tea party:
I took with me a black plastic sparring sword. The local “security” guy, I put quotes because he was dressed kinda as a pirate and had a walkie-talkie and told me that I couldn’t bring my sword (mind you there are sticks sharper than it). I said that it wasn’t a real sword. He said that it was about appearances. I said that New Mexico is on open carry state and he replied that we were just across the street from a police station. I was getting a bit frustrated at this time and said that it shouldn’t be a problem as I was both in my rights and not doing anything illegal, he again said that it was about appearances. I went and put it back in my car.
So, despite NM being an Open Carry state, despite me not actually having a weapon, and despite me NOT DOING ANYTHING ILLEGAL I was, for all intents and purposes, denied my right to bear arms.
Next time I’m taking my gun, loaded, and my copy of the state constitution. When the guy sights me on it [and starts whining/protesting its presence] I’ll reply: “By whose authority?”
We shall see weather the State Constitution is law, or just a piece of paper.
So, in your estimation, how far are we from revolt?