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November 2, 2000, 08:31 AM | #1 |
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Hello,
For me, yesterday was a wonderful day of liberty. I took the day off with approval from my boss. Let me describe it to you: After breakfast, I drove into Loudon, TN and cast an [early] vote for freedom. Next, I drove to Lovell Rd. in Knoxville and found a traffic jam...something about "Moses" being at a sports pavilion. I found the pavilion and parked....met my father-in-law, got an NRA hat, sign, bumper stickers and had some great conversation with patriots from within the immediate area. Channel 8 news team arrived for some reason or another. A helicopter buzzed overhead. One of my buddies, Dan, from work showed up and joined in. Only about 250 people at this point. Once inside, I took notice of the cross section of "Americana" inside. Young, old, men and women. There were even some young boys "playing hooky"; their dads told me that this was an important event for them [kind of like when I played hooky to get in on a hog killin' or two!]. There was a veteran of one of the great wars that had lost one of his legs. There were "soccer moms" and guys in suits. By the time of the opening speech, it was packed. Standing room only. Well over 2,000 people. Once underway, we saw on two big screens, just what had happened in Australia and what is currently happening in Canada...people losing their rights, their guns and their means of protecting themselves. Could happen here, the NRA film stated. We then had an opening prayer from the pastor of my church. Then, we were lead into the pledge unto our flag. My grandfathers would have been proud of the ceremonies. Out came some local politicians who validated everything I believe in as an American. The newly ordained Louise Mandrell, of the NRA board of directors spoke. Several local officials spoke. Interestingly, we were told that due to the hurrendous traffic jam, the sheriff of Knox County was trying to get to the pavilion to speak and could not arrive on time! Then, James J. Baker of the NRA spoke about the role of the NRA. NRA V.P. Wayne LaPierre was next. Let me tell you, this man was on fire for our second amendment rights. He told us about the Gore of numerous years ago....who supported our right to keep and bear arms and then, due to politics [and Bill Clinton] told us that, we must have "gun control". Hmmm........ Then, a film on the background of "Moses". Charlton Heston came out and spoke eloquently and to the point about our founding fathers and our liberties, liberties that we owe to firearms! Afterward, I continued to shoot film of the various posters and people in the audience. I shook hands with an old friend, "Big Doug Atkins" who is a NFL hall of fame player, and asked why he was there at the rally....he answered "the same reason as you". I spoke with numerous young people who told me they were from the Knoxville Christian Academy; were still "in class". Pretty impressive! More helicopters, more traffic jams, more people trying to get back to work.....There was even a guy dressed as a pioneer in buckskins and toting a musket rifle! I finally got out into the traffic. Drove to my local gun shop and bought ammo for my favorite handgun. Went home, put 50 rounds of freedom thru my handgun. Folks, please, forget political parties, race, TV, jingles, the latest polls, the news media and all the rest and vote for freedom this election! It has nothing to do with "you are wrong, and I am right....." It has everything to do with our constitution and way of life that we take for granted. Wow....what a great country! |
November 2, 2000, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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WOW! This has got to be the best post I have ever seen on this forum or any other. Well said.
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November 2, 2000, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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Amen, Great Post
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November 2, 2000, 10:38 AM | #4 |
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Bravo! We really need some "good" posts like this.
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November 2, 2000, 11:18 AM | #5 |
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Hey, RBK, I was there too. And may I say, you have truly captured the spirit of the event.
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