Opinion
New Jersey –-(Ammoland.com)- I said this the other day, but I believe it is important enough, the coming storm dire enough, that it bears repeating , albeit with additions.
As we gather with our friends and loved ones in the coming days to celebrate the holiday’s, take a moment to reflect (and if so inclined pray for) the victims of the Connecticut Massacre.
But also take a moment to reflect (and if so inclined pray for) yourself, and our Nation and ask yourself what you are willing to do, what sacrifices are you personally prepared to make to ensure that those in Congress do not get away with ghoulishly exploiting this tragedy to further increase their stranglehold on power and control.
We all have lives and responsibilities outside the 2 A movement that’s true. And most times it seems there simply isn’t enough hours in the day, believe me I know. But, is that football game on TV more important then organizing a rally , writing a letter , calling a talk show, or speaking to a group of potential patriots? Is sitting on your couch more important then sitting in ( or even outside) your legislators office and making it clear that you will not go away until your views are heard and actually respected? Is reading Cosmo or Vanity Fair or Popular Mechanics more important then reading the philosophy of the Founding Fathers and educating yourself on the facts regarding the endless fallacies put forth as undisputed facts by our enemies?
And finally this …………… are you simply an “arm chair commando” full of false bravado and lots of talk? Or are you truly willing to take up the mantle of the Founder’s and risk your fortune, lives and sacred honor in taking a stand against tyranny and for liberty? Do you want your legacy to be one of being remembered in the histories as a turtle, pulling in your head and hiding? Or as a patriot, who if the worst comes to pass, will be remembered as willing to fight and make whatever sacrifices are required in defense of freedom?
How will you answer your children and grandchildren in the future when they ask you with pain in their eyes why you did nothing to fight for their future freedom?
Pick up the phone, the pen, a keyboard or a protest sign today and make your voice heard.
More articles, commentary and information by D. Roberts available at That Every Man Be Armed.com
You gave me your pedigree I shall give you mine. I also have a BS, I am a law enforcement sgt, firearms instructor, rangemaster and policesniper. I don't waive my guns around- in fact here in the states if you asked most people about their guns most would tell you to mind your damn business. You have proved my point for me. What you call common sense law is your justification of a loss of the freedom of self preservation. A firearm that is locked and seperate from ammo is useless when needed. How many Australian lives have been lost… Read more »
You are right, I'm Australian. Wouldn't swap. I'm watching this debate unfold from safely across the Pacific. I also have several marksman awards and a bachelor degree. I don't know, maybe I want to 'have my cake and eat it too' as the saying goes. I enjoy target shooting. Hypocrite you might scream, but no, I believe you can enjoy shooting and still be responsible with ownership. We have strict but in my opinion sensible gun laws. We don't have concealed carry. We must store weapon and ammo separately, under lock and key. Certain weapon types require club membership to… Read more »
Also I don't consider any other country to be as free as the USA. People in the UK are over taxed, cannot choose their own healthcare, cannot defend themselves with firearms and most importantly- subjects to the crown. I sir, am a free man. I am beholden to no other. I bow to no one unlike this President who feels the need to bow to any 2 bit dictator. I am Free to choose my course in life, my own Dr, my own property and to defend my freedom with firearms should the need arise. I sir, do not need… Read more »
Reread my post and read our founding documents. I never said God wrote the constitution. "Endowed by our creator" means given to us by Him. Our rights our given to us by God and are unalienable- not subject to the law of man.
And syria lybia and others were once countries that held meaningful elections. So they were once similary free but are no longer. Those countries are perfect examples. Merry Christmas! Now stop trying to take my guns away from.
"Shall not be infringed!"
Oh Bucktrout – how you twist the argument.
Syria, Lybia and Iran aren't free countries – never have been, and you shouldn't be comparing your country to theirs as a way to make the USA look good.
Try comparing the USA with Scotland, Australia, England and France. These are free countries. Countries which vote – like yours. Then your arguments don't look so good.
P.S. God didn't write the American constitution.
The rest of the free world- like syria, lybia, lebanon and iran. Its the Bill of Rights not the bill of needs. And if you say the founding fathers didnt know there would be assault weapons and the the 2a is no longer valid- then i say your freedom of speech is limited to the printing press, your freedom of religion is limited to christianity and being agnostic and search and seizure doesnt apply to cars, rv's only horse and buggy. The 2a is a right given to us by God alone- as stated. What part of shall not be… Read more »