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“As I have stood in the crosshairs of those who target Second Amendment freedoms, I've realized that firearms are not the only issue. No, it's much, much bigger than that. I've come to understand that a cultural war is raging across our land, in which, with Orwellian fervor, certain acceptable thoughts and speech are mandated.”

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Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was an American actor renowned for his performances in films. Born on October 4, 1923, he passed away on April 5, 2008. Heston starred in numerous films, including 'The Ten Commandments', 'Cleopatra', and the 'Star Wars' series, winning multiple awards, including an Academy Award. more

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