One might say, well, they don’t like Biblical language. This, though, is a partial quote from Patrick Henry’s patriotic — or rebellious — and most famous speech. “An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!"
Henry had the phrase from Locke; it was well known in the era that when a government violated its obligations and just limits, the people still had the right to ‘appeal to heaven’ by taking up arms. As, indeed, they have.
4 comments:
Well, certain historical flags, anyway.
Indeed. A neighbor has had a small one of those hanging on a knee-high banner-holder beside his doorstep for over a year. I don't know the family well enough to inquire as to the reason why, but I agree with the sentiment.
LittleRed1
I've long noticed they never have issues with the flag that has a hammer & sickle on it ;-)
nmewn
A fair point. I thought about including “American” in the title; maybe they just hate historical America.
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