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Most assuredly, ours and other government’s use these methods of communications to control, and subvert both here and abroad, but nobody would suggest these technologies be limited to the government’s use.  They are and should be readily available to every citizen of the US and indeed, the world, for free and largely unregulated use, save the Patriot Act (which many liberals and conservatives deeply and wisely mistrust).

Conversely, let’s look at the Second Amendment, an Amendment equal to the First in every way and see how it is regulated. In America today, our citizens can own handguns, shotguns, rifles and semi-automatic rifles. That’s about it.  A quick look at any branch of the military and it is clear that the government’s arsenal trumps the citizenry’s.

Those who do not understand the cause of freedom and wish to suggest that the NRA and its supporters are radicals living in a bygone era, should thank God every day that they have the right and ability to feel, say and write such things. The Bill of Rights ensures their freedom to do so. Of course, many of the same refuse to allow the mere mention of God, so thanking Him might be difficult.

Constant resolute defense of freedom is the only way for America to endure

Citizens who understand freedom and are willing to withstand the ridicule and hate of the left to fight for what is right must forgive their detractors, for they have no appreciation of freedom since they have never had to fight for it. Tolerating liberal insolence, hypocrisy and ineptness however, does not mean stand down and accept it.  To the contrary, freedom loving Americans must rise up and speak more wisely, more profoundly, more loudly, but always respectfully.

It would be better for liberals to appreciate the commitment to freedom but Second Amendment advocates must not allow liberal ridicule and nihilism to discourage their passion.  We can only hope liberals never realize how wrong they are, for that only could occur when our freedoms are gone. Had Hitler conquered England in WWII due to Chamberlain’s appeasement strategy, Churchill would have derived no satisfaction in having been right.

For those of us who appreciate history and damn well refuse to repeat the many examples of governmental tyranny, think only of the words of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, “those willing to forgo freedom for security deserve neither.”