War is never economically beneficial except for those in position to profit from war expenditures.

Speak up, speak often and don’t worry about those that at this point cannot understand as they can never un-hear what we tell them.

Our country's founders cherished liberty, not democracy.

The problem is that democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism, which is inherently incompatible with real freedom. Our founding fathers clearly understood this.

Banning guns because of their misuse is like banning the First Amendment because one might libel or slander.

Demanding domestic security in times of war invites carelessness in preserving civil liberties and the right of privacy. Frequently the people are only too anxious for their freedoms to be sacrificed on the altar of authoritarianism thought to be necessary to remain safe and secure.

If you give up on your principles I don’t think that’s being pragmatic... Doing the wrong thing, even partially, isn’t being practical...if you have the right ideas and are forceful enough...I think you can get the support you need.