The rifle and handgun are 'equalizers' — the weapons of a d… - Edward Abbey

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

Edward Abbey

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Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.

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Of all the featherless beasts, only man, chained by his self-imposed slavery to the clock, denies the elemental fire and proceeds as best he can about his business, suffering quietly, martyr to his madness. Much to learn.

My job is to save the fucking wilderness. I don’t know anything else worth saving.

We need the possibility of escape as surely as we need hope.

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

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