"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." ~Samuel Adams, 1776~
It was brought to my attention that all the other Southern States (10 total) enacted similar Memorials and Resolutions condemning the 40th and 41st Congresses. I do not have those, nor have I personally seen them but this information comes from a highly reputable source who claims to have copies of them in his possesion.
Joint Resolution dated March of 1957
"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
Thomas Jefferson
“When the people rise in masses in behalf of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said, “The gates of hell shall not prevail against them." - Abraham Lincoln
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure.” — Thomas Jefferson
