by the Constitution Party National Committee –  4 May 2019 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Whereas, The American Declaration of Independence recognizes the foundational and timeless principle that governments are instituted among men to secure God-given rights, and,

Whereas, the right of self-defense, defense of the family, and defense against tyranny, is conferred upon the individual and the community by our Creator, and,

Whereas, the responsibility to safeguard life, liberty, and property, as well as to help preserve the independence of the nation is bestowed upon mankind by our Creator, and

“What a glorious morning this is!” said Samuel Adams to John Hancock at the Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, 243 years ago on April 19, 1775. It was the day of the “The Shot Heard Round the World”.

Indeed, that first bloodshed in the American War for Independence was an extremely important event. Due to the modern day revisionist history tactics of education textbooks in America, we are rarely told that this day was really about gun confiscation. You see, King George III was all about gun control for the colonists. He had instructed his generals to begin rounding up the guns of the colonists in our land for one reason – so he might oppress them with the measures of a tyrant. The fact is the Red Coats went to Lexington and Concord that day to confiscate the guns, ammunition, and gunpowder of the American colonists.

I originally wrote most of this in 2009. I updated it in 2015. The warnings and advice here are tragically illustrated in this terrible attack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims in Southerland Springs, and our admonition go out to all.

Imagine the following scenario: At church this Sunday, while reviewing the list of announcements and upcoming events for your church, your pastor adds, “Oh, and don’t forget: on Sundays we have our regular target practice. Make sure to bring your guns. Make sure to bring your pieces to church.”