Monday, April 14, 2008

Jefferson on the Right to Bear Arms

Here's a bit of sound counsel from Thomas Jefferson, discussing the benefits of carrying a gun.

"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the Body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind . . . Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks."

Obama suggests that Middle Americans, boorish hayseeds they are, "cling" to guns (and religion) out of an understandable bitterness at the sordid state of things in our nation. Talk about being out of touch.

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