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To: sit-rep, nita nupress, alamo-girl, arator, mercuria
"The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in their possession any swords, bows, spears, firearms or other types of arms. The possession of these elements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues, and tends to permit uprising." - Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Shogun of Japan, August 29, 1558.
24 posted on 03/22/2002 8:25:48 AM PST by Inspector Harry Callahan
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To: Inspector Harry Callahan
Great quote! Thanks for the heads up!
106 posted on 03/22/2002 9:53:54 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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