Being Confederate History Month, it behooves us to remember the lessons learned from the experiences of our Confederate forbearer s. On 19 April 1861, there was the episode of the Baltimore riots. A that point the people rose up against an oppressor and took action to prevent Yankee troops from passing through their city. The Feds did not respect the wishes of the people then, and they still don’t. Although their leader, the Tyrant Lincoln talked about government of the people, by the people and for the people, he did not believe it. He practiced a centrally controlled and bureaucratic form of government, that paid lip service to issues, but was largely concerned with government subsidies and protectionist policies.

Comparing matters between 1861 and 2007, little has changed, the Federal government remains oppressive. It continues censoring speech, continues a militaristic policy of using force to exercise its will. It is still focused on subsidizing its pet constituents and businesses. Are there other similarities? Let’s see, in 1861, there was talk of a draft, and in 2007 John Murtha is leading the talk about a draft. In 1861 the Feds took action in Baltimore to silence free speech and in 2007, the CONgress is considering action to limit free speech. During the summer of 1860, the weather was wacky, and people were concerned about it. In 2007, the weather is again wacky and people are concerned about what it means. In 1861 many CONgressmen were concerned about human rights with the Dred Scot Supreme Court case and in 2007, many CONgress critters are concerned about human rights with the recent supreme court case concerning partial birth abortions. 

Overall, the Fed is the same old monster, with more power and a bigger budget. It even uses the same tactics.

April is also the anniversary month for Columbine, Waco, Oklahoma City, and Fort Sumter. The Feds  do not have a track record of protecting government facilities or their people.  The track record is dismal, yet we are told to do our duty as Americans and pay your taxes every April 15, so that the Gubermint can do even more for to you, your family, your church, your institutions. The Feds clamped down on Baltimore like they did on Waco.

19 April is a good day to think about what your government has done for you. To reflect on how the Yankees clamped down on Baltimore, putting the innocent in jail, putting their elected officials in jail, and opening fire on the people.

Have you had enough yet? Are you mad enough yet?

A free Dixie would see to it that its people are freeholders, not living in fear of government seizures. The people’s income would not be taxed. Our sons and daughters would not be fighting in imperialistic wars on foreign soil. Our government leaders would not be afraid to speak the name of Jesus. Jefferson Davis was never ashamed to mention Jesus. He shared his faith with others openly. Does your President talk about his Jesus? 

In remembrance,

J Murrah

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