Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. - John Adams
There was once a store on Broadway in Galveston that sold guns, fishing tackle, and liquor. I only went there to buy fishing tackle. I was too young for guns or liquor. I think it was the “Thrifty Liquor Store”.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson USMC 1967-1970 101st. Underwater Mess Kit Repair Battalion - Spoon Platoon.