Patrick Henry

[Semiauto]

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace -- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Do we read enough about these men?

[Guest jackdm3]

It pains me deeply when I think about how upset our forefathers would view this New World. I always seem to think they would return ten feet tall amongst us today if they could return, thus making us seem smaller than we think we really are. I think we all feel ashamed that we've let this government get this far. We don't even speak with eloquence and poetry as they did.

[Guest mustangdave]

They foresaw all that is happening...even suggested how to avoid it. It is yet...not to late to listen...but will we?