There’s been a lot of press about the Minuteman Project, a protest against our failure to effectively patrol our borders. It’s even been picked up by the international media. Not bad coverage for what seems to be turning out as a rather small demonstration.
Their web site tries to promote a peaceful demonstration. Yet, some of their public comments and actions lead one to question whether they have simply toned down the rhetoric on the site. For example, the co-founder, Jim Gilchrist, says of his carrying a gun, “Would you go into battle without one? That’s what the border is now.” And, this: “I can’t think of a better reason to die than the First Amendment.”
We will eventually see whether the combination of guns, fear and media attention result in people being injured or killed.
PBU14
Sadly, I'm sure it's just a matter of time, Al. Have they no compassion for the poor souls prepared to risk their lives, leave their loved ones behind, in the vague hope of a better life in America. Or are they just exercising their egos?
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