The above phrase has an honored place in Texas History. At Gonzales, Texas, 140 brave Texians challenged the Mexican Army when they came to take the town's cannon.

The phrase still resonates down here today -- not just in regards to our means of self-defense, but in regards to the essential liberties that belong to each and every American.

That's why I hope that someone at every congressional townhall meeting duplicates this effort -- it illustrates the point quite nicely.

Makes the point quite clearly, doesn't it? If you believe you have the right to take from some to provide for others, at least have the testicular fortitude to yank the money from the hands of those whose money you are out to grab through taxation. By that standard, Congressman Norman Dicks is no man.

This particular incident took place not far from my parents' home in Washington state, and the speaker lives in town next to where my parents live. I'm forwarding the link on to dad -- I'm sure he'll love it.

By the way, Keli Carender goes by Liberty Belle over at her blog, Redistributing Knowledge. I encourage you to check her out.

H/T Hot Air