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Thomas Jefferson - The strongest reason for the people...
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. (Thomas Jefferson)

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson

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