Call to Decision

Subject: Some good and pertinent quotes from Thomas Jefferson....do theyapply today as tyranny and stratocracy gain authority over us....Yes.....

"The constitutions of most of our states [and of the United States] assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed and that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of press." --

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. "Thomas Jefferson"

The policy of the American government is to leave their citizens free, neither restraining nor aiding them in their pursuits.

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.

"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have" on”

"Enlighten people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day." --

"Above all I hope that the education of the common people will be attended to so they won't forget the basic principles of freedom." --