The rifle and handgun are 'equalizers' -- the weapons of a democracy. Tanks and bombers represent dictatorship. (Edward Abbey)

The rifle and handgun are 'equalizers' -- the weapons of a democracy. Tanks and bombers represent dictatorship.

Edward Abbey

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