Stupid to die or go to prison over pieces of metal and plastic and wood

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

While researching argumentative responses to people wanting to ban firearms,
I ran across this from another web forum.

It is very profound and truly inspired and should be shared. The author stated it could be shared, printed and passed around, as long as he and the web site was mentioned.

 

this is only a small quote of a nice essay, please read the whole piece.

 

"Metal and Wood"
by Dennis Bateman - 1999

"...So you see, our guns are more than metal and wood. They are our heritage of freedom. They are the universally understood symbol that the government, no matter how big and strong it may be, answers to us! They are the tools we will use to prevent tyranny in the land of our forefathers and our children. So, ask me what my guns mean to me. Ask my children what our guns mean to them. Ask us. I dare you.  ..."

 

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31817&highlight=9th+amendment

Edited January 5, 2013 by AmericanWorkMule

[mcurrier]

Those pieces of metal and wood are the last defense that protect something even more important that many Americans have and would still die for. Ideas.

[TripleDigitRide]

And that was written 13 years ago. Powerful stuff. Edited January 5, 2013 by TripleDigitRide

[Fourtyfive]

Still as powerful as the powder and lead that shoot true today.

[waynesan]

Great post. Thanks for the link.

[mikegideon]

Excellent!

[RED333]

I have it copied, will send it off to my Reps and the prez.

THANKS MUCH FOR THE LINK!!!

[TN-popo]

AWM...thank you for sharing that.

[Guest capt usa]

So true on many levels, thanks for the post.