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an independence day thought
Freedom isn't Free
By Geoff Metcalf on Jul 02, 2006
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The first three battles of the American War for Independence (our Revolution) were not fought over taxation without representation, separation from an abusive clueless King, or nationalism. The first three battles of our American Revolution were fought to resist gun control.
General Thomas Gage, military governor of Massachusetts sent a force to confiscate weapons and capture patriot leaders.
When the British confronted Captain Parker and his militia in Lexington, they arrived to confiscate powder and ball. They met resistance and the negative consequences of collecting ammunition (one round at a time…).
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The rest of the article refers to the UN 'small arms' ban for those that might be interested.
Happy Birthday America (yes, I know it's a day early)
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"no amount of force can control a free man, a man whose mind is free. No, not the rack, not fission bombs, not anything. You cannot conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him."
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