On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about Civil Liberties.  DISCUSSION TOPICS: Gritty Bowmen is about more than just hunting. We cover a wide range of topics. From health & wellness to Gritty Book Club reviews.  Not much point in having a voice if you don’t use it. If you believe in something I think you need to stand up and talk about it.  Gun violence and Parkland school shooting.  Getting at the TRUTH of things. What are the FACTS?  Be open to knew information, like Joe Rogan.  Last week I posted in regards to 2nd amendment. Engaged in really good discussions.  Are these statistics accurate? I thought there was a school shooting in the United States.  Media - Chicago Tribune “This is how common school shootings are in America”.  Washington Post - School shootings are extraordinarily rare, why is fear of them driving policy? Ben Shapiro  11: 46 - How much risk do you want to eliminate in the world we live in? What is the goal?  The Business Insider - agenda driven content  “How likely is gun violence to kill the average American?” Nearly 64% of their numbers are suicide.  We should all strive to be better as a society and reduce suffering in the world.  20:00 Fear mongering in an attempt to scare or intimidate people into giving up their rights.  Fight against tyrannical government. Right for self defense or self preservation.  Do you really think we need to fight our United States government?  23:00 Gun History Lesson  30:00 Slow erosion of civil liberties that brought about Nazi Germany.  34:00 Keep your guns to ensure the government doesn’t enact tyranny and to protect you rights.  37:30  Benjamin Franklin Quote  “Those who give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”  Founding Fathers Government to serve the people, the people to direct the government  42:00 Deerfield Illinois  Our country is founded on INDEPENDENCE!  Place your faith in the individual rather than the government.  Extreme ownership. Not a victim. Take charge of your life.  50:00 -   Grizzly Ban in BC  AR-15 Assault Rifle Nazi Germany, Holocaust, The Rise & Fall of the Third Reich, Hitler,