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TOPIC: Biden Administration Finds A Work-Around on Gun Control – Ban International Sales

Is Joe Biden banning the import of Russian bullets to spike ammo prices? It looks that way, as a press release on the Dept. of State website says, “new and pending permit applications for the permanent importation of firearms and ammunition manufactured or located in Russia will be subject to a policy of denial.” Americans are facing probably the greatest ammunition shortage ever and the Biden administration sees this as an opportunity for de-facto gun control. The administration is … Read more

Texans Celebrate the Freedom of Constitutional Carry, GOA applauds the new law

  Austin, TX– Thanks to the tireless efforts of Gun Owners of America (GOA) members and activists in the Lone Star State, Texans will be able to bear arms — free of government permission. Today is a historic day for Texas, as it joins the twenty other states who recognize Constitutional Carry.     Authored by gun rights champion Rep. Matt Schaefer and signed on June 17, 2021, H.B. 1927 opens the door for Texans … Read more

New gun laws in effect in Texas – Permitless carry is number one

Second Amendment Foundation representatives weigh in When a new round of laws goes into effect on Sept. 1, Texas will officially become a “Second Amendment sanctuary.” That’s one piece of a GOP-led effort to limit firearm restrictions and expand gun access in the state. While permitless carry was the highest profile gun bill to cross Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk during the 2021 legislative session, more than a dozen others received his signature. Most loosen or limit firearm … Read more

TOPIC: Int’l Mother’s Organization Working Under the Radar of Oppression with Afghan Women

“Women in Afghanistan are burning their diplomas and degrees, so the Taliban do not know they are educated. Mother’s Of Pre-schoolers (MOPs) works in countries like Afghanistan under the radar by using the common denominator of motherhood to gather women and train them as leaders—despite the political and cultural oppression.” Mandy Arioto, CEO of MOPs To Afghanistan women having to buy burqa’s to cover up to comply with the Taliban represents the sudden and devastating … Read more

How did Afghanistan’s Camel Resistance Defeat the Greatest Nation in World History?

What we can Learn from a 3rd World Country on Success in Life Intro: The world is still scratching their collective heads as to how on earth a 3rd World nation just defeated the most powerful country in world history. Helping us decode and discern is Medical Futurist Dr. Daniel O’Brien, whose book Camel Resistance teaches how to dissect success from the core of defeat in government, business, and in our personal lives.   Q&A:  1. … Read more

Law Enforcement Expert On Protecting Citizens Against Localized Terrorism

TOPIC: Will the Kabul Attack Bring Terrorism to America’s Doorstep? “Suicide bombs in Kabul today are suicide bombs in the US tomorrow.” Rep. Tony Gonzales, (TX) We are already experiencing homegrown terrorist threats between the St. Louis Arch being shut down over a bomb threat; to the bomb threat near the Library of Congress just days before the Kabul bombing. “As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we as a nation are on alert for the possibility of … Read more

TOPIC: Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers Annual Conference – MOMCON 2021 Hits Nashville

For the past year Mother’s everywhere have generously given their time, their time, and their time to their families and work—and doing that from home makes days seem never-ending. MOMCON 2021 is affiliated with Mandy Arioto and MOPS International, Mothers of Preschoolers, and is intended to give moms a weekend to re-charge their batteries with music and inspirational speakers. Think of this as one big mom party with the MOMCON 2021 prom theme “rhinestone cowgirl” … Read more

Capitol Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Rioter Ashli Babbitt Will Not Be Disciplined

The Supreme Court of the United States has set Wednesday, Nov. 3 as the date it will hear the long-awaited case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which challenges the Empire State’s “good cause” requirement for anyone seeking a license to carry a firearm outside the home for personal protection. Capitol Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Rioter Ashli Babbitt Will Not Be Disciplined “No one is above the law, including law enforcement! Why is … Read more

TOPIC: Back-to-School: Moms Go Wild

Over the next couple of weeks millions of children head back into the classroom for in-person learning this fall—much to the excited relief of moms everywhere. This video expresses perfectly what many moms will be feeling: a bit of freedom. Social media hashtags for #FirstDayofSchool and #BackToSchool are already garnering millions of pictures and comments, do not let the joy of independence—both yours and your children be ruined by anxiety over the “delta variant.” “It’s time to … Read more

TOPIC: Time to Re-fund the Police as Local Law Enforcement Become the Key to Countering Future Terror Attacks in the US

“Police work when done properly, is effective at reducing crime. Proactive policing is more effective in crime-prevention than reactive policing—and if federal law enforcement and government agencies want to avoid terror attacks, then local law enforcement must be part of the national security equation. Local law enforcement has never been more important to countering terrorism than right now.” Michael Letts, CEO/Founder of InVest USA. As America approaches the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, countering the threat … Read more

Interview op’ w. Thomas Creal, Lead Forensic Accountant from Task Force 2010 in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: What happened? What’s next? Intro: The world watches and wonders what just happened in Afghanistan. But more so, we are asking, what’s next? And can anything be done to salvage something from the trillion dollars spent and thousands of lives lost? Our expert guest on Afghanistan is Thomas Creal is a former United Nations expert for the war crimes in Liberia and the former lead forensic accountant at Task Force 2010 in Afghanistan. He … Read more

Taliban Confiscating Guns in Afghanistan.

 The Supreme Court of the United States has set Wednesday, Nov. 3 as the date it will hear the long-awaited case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which challenges the Empire State’s “good cause” requirement for anyone seeking a license to carry a firearm outside the home for personal protection. Reports from Afghanistan have revealed the Taliban has been confiscating privately-held firearms on the grounds that people don’t need them for safety. Sound familiar? … Read more

TOPIC: Afghanistan and Defunded Police Makes the US Vulnerable

As America approaches the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, countering the threat of terror has again taken center stage with the debacle in Afghanistan unfolding and the surging crime in America’s Democrat-run cities due to the “defund the police” movement. This new dynamic will force the federal government to elevate a national debate and discussion on policing here in America that must include local law enforcement. This week the outgoing Border Patrol Chief said that “suspected terrorists are crossing the … Read more

Supreme Court to Hear NY Gun Case

The Supreme Court of the United States has set Wednesday, Nov. 3 as the date it will hear the long-awaited case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which challenges the Empire State’s “good cause” requirement for anyone seeking a license to carry a firearm outside the home for personal protection. The case was originally called New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett, and many people continue to call it that today. This could be the landmark … Read more

Fleeing Afghanistan & Fighting Wars: What Can We Learn from Israel’s Mistakes and its Successes?

Fleeing Afghanistan & Fighting Wars: What Can We Learn from Israel’s Mistakes and its Successes? Intro: As US forces make a hasty, humiliating retreat from Afghanistan after twenty years and tens of thousands of American deaths, one has to wonder, “Might we be going about this the wrong way?” Is there perhaps a better way to fight a war? Here to discuss this is David Rubin, the former Mayor of Shiloh in Israel, a country that … Read more

Transgender Pastor Sues Baptist Church Over Termination

Transgender Pastor Sues Baptist Church Over Termination “Friends, with divine joy, of one finally getting her hands on a most precious pearl, I want you to hear me when I tell you that I’m not just supposed to be a pastor.I’m supposed to be a woman.” -Announcement to congregation from male to female transgender pastor Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas Church sanctuaries aren’t finding sanctuary from the power of Cancel Culture, especially if a church … Read more

Biden’s Broken Economy and the Ushering in of Bidenflation:

JackHanney

“No Employees & No Inventory, Let’s Spend Trillions on Infrastructure”   BREAKING: Senate approves a bipartisan trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that is ‘green new deal’ light.   GUEST: Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group. AVAILABLE: Immediately.   The economic impact of bad fiscal decision-making and financial policy by the Biden administration will have dramatic effects on average Americans and small business. Bidenflation: Hourly pay suffers one of the worst collapses ever. The Biden administration refuses to address the structural challenges in American society … Read more

TOPIC: National Police Union Backs Unvaccinated Officers – Amid Mandates

TOPIC: National Police Union Backs Unvaccinated Officers – Amid Mandates The Fraternal Order of Police, a national police union that represents 356,000 officers, backs officers who choose not to get vaccinated. With local, state, and federal officials pressuring businesses and people with government dictated vaccine mandates, the FOP has decided that “individual and personal choice” still matter. “One of the most significant debates to date nationwide is the attempted mandate by leftists with political power … Read more

TOPIC Video Catches Transgender Council Member and Star Wars Shop Owner Getting Into A Public Shouting Match

TOPICVideo Catches Transgender Council Member and Star Wars Shop OwnerGetting Into A Public Shouting Match “Trans Women ARE Women!”vs.“If You Are Born with A (Expletive) You Are Not A Chick!” Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas Last week a Star Wars memorabilia shop owner in Aberdeen, WA, was confronted by a transgender City Council member, and the fight got taken into the street. It all began with a sign written by Don Sucher, owner of Sucher … Read more

TOPIC: Biden’s Broken Economy: No Employees & No Inventory, Let’s Spend Trillions on Infrastructure

JackHanney

  Senate approves a bipartisan trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that is ‘green new deal’ light.   GUEST: Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group. AVAILABLE: Immediately. The economic impact of bad fiscal decision-making and financial policy by the Biden administration will have dramatic effects on average Americans and small business.   The Biden administration refuses to address the structural challenges in American society and believes that printing and spending more money is the answer; and unfortunately, he has twisted enough Republican arms … Read more

TOPIC: Chicago Police Send Unified Message to Mayor Lori Lightfoot After Officer Killed

TOPIC: Chicago Police Send Unified Message to Mayor Lori Lightfoot After Officer Killed Chicago police officers gave Mayor Lori Lightfoot a clear and poignant message –they turned their backs on her as she arrived at the hospital to check on the wounded officer. “Officers who turn their backs to someone is a bone-chilling sign that is used to communicate a very powerful message—and the last thing any Mayor wants is to know that his/her city’s law enforcement … Read more

Yes, Governor Cuomo Resigned, but Where’s the Indictments?

Yes, Governor Cuomo Resigned, but Where’s the Indictments? The world is abuzz about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. But where are the indictments? What is the message Gov. Cuomo’s resignation delivers to America’s Law Enforcement community? A job well done, or evidence of a two-tiered justice system? Our guest, Michael Letts, is president of In-Vest, a private charity providing bullet-proof vests to the law enforcement community, as well as to other first responders. Michael … Read more

What will be the Economic Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

JackHanney

What will be the Economic Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill? Interview op’ with Jack Hanney (in Eastern Time) by Skype, Zoom or Phone   Topic:  With trillions of dollars have been printed to give Covid relief, we are in uncharted territory with economists differing on just what size cutbacks we need to make to save our economy to avoid runaway inflation. But instead of cutting back, Senate Democrats appear to have twisted enough Republican … Read more

Release of Tesla Sci-fi film “Final Frequency”

Guest interview opportunity with John David Ware, producer of the new Tesla-Inspired movie “Final Frequency” When we hear the word Tesla these days, it usual evokes images of electric cars or Elon Musk, not the story of the brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, who is credited with technology that brought electricity and wireless signal transmission to the masses and propelled the world into the current explosion of technology that we have today. In his latter years … Read more

Iran Ten Weeks from Breakout to a Nuclear Weapon – Israel ‘Ready to Attack’

  Middle East tensions are boiling following a deadly drone strike last week on an Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman, as well as the Iranian hijacking of a UK ship. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz declared that the country’s military is ready to take action against Iran.   Israel has said it provided to allies “hard evidence” that Iran was behind the attack on the tanker, Mercer Street, without publicly offering details. The United States and the … Read more

TOPIC: Congresswoman Cori Bush Double Standard: Defund for thee, but not me

Rep. Cori Bush said it’s okay that she spends tens of thousands on private police security because she cannot risk her safety but finishes her sentence explaining why police should be defunded. The congresswoman is on defense trying to explain to constituents her contradictions of paying out more than $70,000 of the last few months on personal protection, while telling her constituents they do not need the same protection. The case of do as I … Read more

TOPIC: NY Gov. Cuomo’s Sexual Misconduct, a Law Enforcement Perspective

“Elected officials, social influencers, and celebrities must be held to the highest standard of the legal system—if NY Governor Cuomo skirts these egregious violations, then the American people will see that there is a two-tiered level of justice: one for regular Americans and one for the highest level of political influencers in the Democrat party. When injustice prevails, it demoralizes the entire law enforcement community, as well as the victims of the crime. No one … Read more

Undercover Child Predator Sting Leads to Arrests of Several Disney Employees, says Sheriff Grady Judd

  Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas  Intro: Is it must my imagination or are sexual scandals reaching fever pitch? The attorney general of New York just released findings from the bombshell investigation of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s purported sexual harassment. And now, the Rated-G Disney company has seen several of its employees arrested in an undercover child predator sting. What’s going on? Is our society falling apart at the seams? Helping us sort out these recent … Read more

Seattle Mayor has 2nd Thoughts on Defunding Police

2nd Amendment Foundation spokespersons are available to discuss this article wherein outgoing Seattle Mayor seems to have second thoughts on Seattle’s so-called Summer of Love with the mantra of defunding the police. Did Outgoing Seattle Mayor Experience Epiphany, or ‘Well, DUH’ Moment? By Dave Workman, 2nd Amendment Foundation Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has pointed a finger at “city leaders” whose rhetoric and actions have resulted in the city becoming a “no man’s land” according to a Seattle Times … Read more

Undercover Child Predator Sting Leads to Arrests of Several Disney Employees, says Sheriff Grady Judd

Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas Intro: Is it must my imagination or are sexual scandals reaching fever pitch? The attorney general of New York just released findings from the bombshell investigation of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s purported sexual harassment. And now, the Rated-G Disney company has seen several of its employees arrested in an undercover child predator sting. What’s going on? Is our society falling apart at the seams? Helping us sort out these recent seeming … Read more

Israeli Charity Calls for Janet Yellen to Cut Tlaib’s Salary

In Response to Congresswomen Tlaib’s Demand to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Israeli Organizations JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (July 30, 2021)– On July 22, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, urging her to review the status granted to “organizations that fund the expansion of Israeli settlements,” according to Israel 365. In the letter, Tlaib, as well as six other Democratic lawmakers claimed that to provide tax-exempt status to Israeli organizations that build homes for Jews in Judea … Read more

Biden’s Vax Payouts Poised to Trigger Record Inflation

JackHanney

Intro:  World’s watching and wondering how the United States is able to give record amounts of federal subsidies without triggering massive inflation and looking for a hint of a spending slowdown. So, what can a bailout-based administration do to keep the gravy train giveaways going? Simple: They are now shifting bailouts to the individual 50 states. According to The Hill, Joe Biden is calling on state and local governments to give away $100 payments to every unvaccinated … Read more

TOPIC: Alabama Police Officer Killed in Ambush– Protecting America’s Police in a Charged Political Environment

TOPIC: Alabama Police Officer Killed in Ambush— Protecting America’s Police in a Charged Political Environment The death of an Alabama police officer comes amid an uptick in anti-police sentiment across the country following protests and riots against police brutality and calls to defund police departments from the Black Lives Matter movement and Democratic lawmakers. According to the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted database (LEOKA), fatal felony attacks on officers spiked 31.6% in early 2021. By the end … Read more

The New Mom Economy

TOPIC: The New Mom Economy While the world turned upside down with Covid, millions of Moms were attempting to find a balance worthy of Ringling Brother’s Circus between new roles as teacher and caregiver, while perfecting Zoom meetings and daily job tasks. Today’s post-Covid Mom is resilient, resourceful, and motivated more than ever to do everything within their power to get back to the lives their families had pre-Covid. However, a recent study by the Society for … Read more

TOPIC: Republican Impeachment Resolution Could Help Sink ATF Nominee David Chipman

TOPIC: Republican Impeachment Resolution Could Help Sink ATF Nominee David Chipman Gun Owners of America is resolute in its belief that the nomination of David Chipman, an anti-constitutional gun prohibitionist and gun control lobbyist, is bad for the Second Amendment. The organization has a national alert encouraging all Second Amendment supporters to contact their Senators. House Republicans believe that Chipman’s previous false testimony to Congress and his public statements on gun-control are evidence of two impeachable offenses. … Read more

Starbucks Manager Quits Over Woke Culture that Led to Bullying, Division

  Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas Some real damage is being done in the wake of the “Woke Culture.”  The latest casualty is an award-winning Starbuck’s manager who says the company’s ‘anti-racist’ indoctrination led to choice between ‘my morals, my values, my beliefs—or my job.’   Amanda Wannagat was highly regarded at Starbucks, with six years experience and prospective store managers being sent to her personally for training.  But after what she described as relentless efforts by the company … Read more

Court overturns Gun Ban to 18 to 20-year-olds

Court overturns Gun Ban to 18 to 20-year-olds The Second Amendment Foundation said this week’s ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals declaring the ban on handgun sales to young adults in the 18-20-year age group to be unconstitutional is a “monumental victory for Second Amendment rights.” Judge Julius N. Richardson, writing for the majority, observed, “Looking through this historical lens to the text and structure of the Constitution reveals that 18- to 20-year-olds … Read more

TOPIC: Biden Anti-trust Executive Order Threatens Post-Covid Growth, Undermines Free Markets

TOPIC: Biden Anti-trust Executive Order Threatens Post-Covid Growth, Undermines Free Markets GUEST: Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group. Biden signed a competition executive order targeting big business which is more like a sweeping policy agenda for the business sector and includes a flurry of consumer-directed initiatives that could lead to new federal regulations. Business and trade groups quickly expressed opposition, arguing this order would stifle economic growth just as the U.S. economy is recovering … Read more

Biden Anti-trust Executive Order Threatens Post-Covid Growth, Undermines Free Markets

JackHanney

TOPIC: Biden Anti-trust Executive Order Threatens Post-Covid Growth, Undermines Free Markets GUEST: Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group. Biden signed a competition executive order targeting big business which is more like a sweeping policy agenda for the business sector and includes a flurry of consumer-directed initiatives that could lead to new federal regulations. Business and trade groups quickly expressed opposition, arguing this order would stifle economic growth just as the U.S. economy is recovering from the coronavirus … Read more

Islamic Party in Israeli Government Threatens Overthrow

Islamic Party in Israeli Government Threatens Overthrow   GUEST- LIVE FROM JERUSALEM – July 12 – July 15: David Rubin, American Israeli, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and author of the brand-new book, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel.   Intro:   In a bold statement that does not portend well for Prime Minister Bennett’s fragile coalition in Israel, Arab Islamic Party coalition member Mazen Ghainem threatened that if Israel responds to Gaza rocket fire, he will topple the … Read more

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Mocks Conservative Parents: “We Will Convert Your Children!”

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Mocks Conservative Parents: “We Will Convert Your Children!” Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas In case you haven’t heard, tensions between the LGTBQ population and conservatives just rose a few notches. This week the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus released a video titled “We Will Convert Your Children” in which smiling gay men sang, “You think that we’ll corrupt your kids, if our agenda goes unchecked. Funny, just this once, you’re … Read more

Stagflation: Economic Output Stagnation Plus Inflation

Intro: We’re hearing a lot about stagflation lately, but what exactly is stagflation and should we be concerned about it? Our economic expert guest Jack Hanney says we should be concerned, very concerned. He goes so far as to say we are on the cusp of a “Volcker Moment,” reminiscent of the transition years between the Jimmy Carter and Reagan administrations. Jack Hanney is an economist and CEO of Patriot Gold Group. Welcome, Jack Hanney. … Read more

Cuomo Emergency Order Blames Guns for his Incompetence

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s declaration of a “disaster emergency on gun violence” is a desperate attempt to shift blame to guns and the firearms industry to mask his own incompetence in dealing with rising crime in the Empire State, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today. Cuomo announced his “emergency” after 51 people were shot across the state over the July 4 holiday weekend, including 26 in just … Read more

Air Force Found Largely Responsible for Texas Church Shooting

  Military branch failed to enter the gunman’s criminal history into federal background check database used for gun purchases, judge finds Wall Street Journal A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Air Force bears most of the responsibility for the 2017 mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, because it failed to enter the shooter’s criminal history into a federal background check database used for gun purchases. The decision Wednesday from U.S. District Judge Xavier … Read more

Shootings, Hate Crimes & Violence on the Rise Weaken Biden’s Gun Control Push – Creating Opportunity for pro-Second Amendment Crime-fighting Candidates in 2022

Bloody Independence Day weekend leave 150 dead in 400 shootings nationwide. NYC hate crimes rose by 139% in the first six months of 2021. Nearly 100 people shot—including 13 kids, during Independence Day holiday weekend in Chicago—a city with the strictest gun laws in Illinois, if not the country. “Is it any coincidence that the rise in violent crime and anti-Second Amendment sentiment in some of America’s largest cities are all run by the Democrats?” … Read more

Immigration Law: New Israeli Coalition Fails First Big Test

GUEST- LIVE FROM JERUSALEM – July 6 – July 8: David Rubin, American Israeli, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and author of the brand-new book, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel.   Intro: The world was amazed how Naftali Bennett unseated Israel’s longest serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, using an odd Left-Right coalition that includes an Arab Muslim party that put him over the top. But the new Prime Minister of Israel just failed his first … Read more

TOPIC: US Adds NEW GENDER to Passports!

TOPIC: US Adds NEW GENDER to Passports! Interview opportunity with Joe Dallas In case you haven’t heard, there are two new monumental changes to Passports in The United States. Monu-MENTAL Change Number one: Effective immediately, any America can decide if they are male or female, with absolutely no medical proof, and the US Passport office has to state on your passport that you are officially the gender you chose. It’s on your new passport, courtesy … Read more

Verifying Biden’s rogue gun dealers cause crime theory

Verifying Biden’s ‘rogue gun dealers cause crime theory Joe Biden announced more executive orders Wednesday, in addition to a new zero-tolerance policy for “rogue gun dealers,” who he now claims are responsible for violent crime increases in five major cities historically controlled for decades by Democrats. Biden’s contradictory five-point plan also includes additional money for police — who he previously said should be defunded. Clearly, Doublespeak is alive and well in an oval office that … Read more

School board meeting in Loudon County Virginia erupts into chaos, with two arrests over new transgender policy

School board meeting in Loudon County Virginia erupts into chaos, with two arrests over new transgender policy The embattled school board of Virginia’s Loudoun County cut off public comments during a fiery meeting Tuesday as residents traded barbs over new transgender policy proposals, Fox News reported. The meeting followed weeks of protests from district parents who oppose some of the measures, which they have criticized as potential left-wing indoctrination and a violation of parental rights. The policies affect transgender … Read more

TOPIC: FAITH UNDER FIRE – Religious Liberty in the Hot Seat Today

Federal authorities charge Pastor with hosting ‘Underground Church’ during Covid Shutdown Thanks to the U.S. Constitution, religious freedom has been considered a natural right not just in America, but all over the world. Today, however, from Europe to Canada to the United States, progressive and controversial values, along with an expanding police-state under the pandemic are being used against pastors, clergy, religious institutions, and individuals who believe their rights come from God and not government. … Read more

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