Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Revolution

A member of the United States Congress is shot through the head by an armed citizen of the United States.

A federal judge, shot dead. A U.S. Congressional aid. Dead. Mothers, grandmothers, daughters, wives, husbands, fathers. Dead. A nine-year-old girl lying dead in a pool of her own blood. Our fellow human beings' bodies strewn about like so many bloody, ripped-up rag dolls. Many others wounded, bleeding, bodies torn apart by bullets. Our neighbors.

Second Amendment remedies indeed.

Perhaps this was the work of a mad man. Whether it was or not, if you are one of those who have been toying with, talking about, or even thinking about revolting against or seceding from the United States, this mad man has painted a picture for you, a picture which you should burn into your brain and keep there.

This is what your revolution looks like.

Before you decide to start your revolution, think about this picture and decide very carefully if your revolution is really worth it. Because, once you start, you can't turn back.

And, when you revolt, if you do, against my country, against my government, against my flag, against the nation I love, I will participate. I will fight. But, it won't be on your side. I will fight you in defense of my country. So, don't imagine that those dead and wounded men, women, and children will only be the bodies of your imagined enemies. Among them will be your women and children. Your friends. Your loved ones.

Second Amendment remedies? Really? Are you serious? Have you really thought about what you're saying?

I hope so.