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“A government that intended to protect the liberty of the people would not disarm them. A government planning the opposite most certainly and logically would disarm them. And so it has been in this century. Check out the history of Germany, the Soviet Union, Cuba, China and Cambodia.”

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Charley Reese
Charley Reese

Charley Reese (January 29, 1937 - May 21, 2013) was a prominent American syndicated columnist known for his in-depth analysis and independent thinking. His work was characterized by its insightful commentary on American political and social issues. more

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