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Politics : The 2nd Amendment-- The Facts........

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To: go4it who wrote (116)6/30/1998 2:07:00 AM
From: Dayuhan   of 10167
 
Damn, I spoke too soon. They're ignoring the court decision: group A has announced that they will enter the zone and take control, supported by armed police and military forces. Group B has sworn to prevent this "at all costs". Several hundred well-armed on either side. Showtime is tomorrow AM. I won't be anywhere near it - I'll be 50 miles north, snorkeling over good coral and grilling a fish or two. Might extend to the weekend. If this is force majeure, I'll make the most of it.

Gotta say, though, that the idea of citizens using arms to settle their differences with government is less attractive in practice than in theory. I've noticed that while the people using the arms inevitably feel that the cause is right, just, and far too noble to be lost through squeamishness, the people that get caught in the middle often find matters to be a good deal less pressing.

Just my $.02. I'm outta here. I don't think it'll get too crazy, but if it does, catch us on CNN. Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines.

Steve
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