[Travis McGee]

There are many parallels to today, and many differences. The patriots of that time would envy our Remingtons and Armalites, that's true. But Sam Adams and his gang would be neutralized today before they could cause the crown any trouble.

[Mulder]

But Sam Adams and his gang would be neutralized today before they could cause the crown any trouble.

No doubt, thanks to the so-called "anti-terror" laws, but with the technology age, the problem the tyrants face is instead of one Sam Adams, there are hundreds, and thousands more waiting in the wings.

How this plays out is anyone's guess, but my money is on your 20-million deer rifle army. We certainly live in interesting times, that's for sure.

[PatrioticAmerican]

Goes to show that underestimating the will of brave men can overcome most obstacles.


“victory volley”. Sounds like our current law enforcement.

[harpseal]

The technological differences really do cut both ways. The most important factor leading up to the American Revolution was the extreme resentment felt by the Colonists. there was no mechanism in place by which it seemed their input had any meaning.