"Four score and seven years ago... this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"
Two minutes, of a long day, that went down on 19 Nov. 1863 as one of the greatest speeches in American and World oratory.
Isn't it amazing how clearly they understood the intent of the founders at "four score and seven"? Now "7 score and 11" years later those who still understand and are willing to make their voice heard are practically considered enemies of the state.
You may have heard on the news about a Southern California man who was
put under 72-hour psychiatric observation when it was found he owned
100 guns and allegedly had 100,000 rounds of ammunition stored in
his home. The house also featured a secret escape tunnel. By Southern
California standards, someone owning 100,000 rounds is considered
"mentally unstable."
In Michigan , he'd be called "The last white guy still living in
Detroit .
In Arizona ,he'd be called "an avid gun collector."
In Arkansas ,he'd be called "a novice gun collector."
In Utah ,he'd be called "moderately well prepared," but they'd
probably reserve judgment until they made sure that he had a
corresponding quantity of stored food."
In Kansas ,he'd be "A guy down the road you would want to have for a
friend.
In Montana and South Dakota , he'd be called "The neighborhood 'Go-To'
guy."
In Idaho ,he'd be called "a likely gubernatorial candidate."
In Georgia ,he'd be called "an eligible bachelor."
In North Carolina , Virginia , Mississippi , Tennessee , Kentucky
and South Carolina he would be called "a deer hunting buddy."
In Texas he'd just be "Bubba, who's a little short on ammo."
