[Teacher317]

Well, I hoped to have a debate regading the veracity--in light of evidence--that an armed citizenry could protect its liberty from a determined tyrant. It seems in the face of a modern army that it could not (only the most obstinant will refute this point).

ROFLMAO!!! You're a government teacher, and you don't know that the colonial farmers were taking on the world's foremost professional army with a determined tyrant (try reading the Declaration of Independence to witness his determination)... FYI, they were successful at securing their liberty, just in case you didn't know.

In 1775, the entire planet (with the sole exception of Switzerland) was ruled by a monach-type of ruler. Because of that single great act of defiance, dozens of nations began ruling themselves within a generation.

Gee, I guess history is "obstinant" as well! LOL!

Your lack of education on the topic is astounding.

[Pitchfork]

You're kidding me right?

During the War of Independence Britain had to project force over the Atlantic ocean--in 1776! When the journey took weeks at sea! The US was also aided by France and the preponderance of the British Navy was engaged in its 100 year rivalry with France. Moerover the British soldiers did not have a technology advantage over the Americans (who had a numerical one).

I shouldn't even respond to posts like yours.