Kids Then And Now

Not a nostalgia trip.  I do remember and delve into the past.  We use it as a baseline for now.

I was just reminded of early mornings in my room.  I'd stir under the covers and lay eyes on the dim yellow glow of the radio dial.  I'd hear through the squiggly electronic sound, rock hits that are now called oldies.  I just hope I'm not lol. 

My eyes would slowly adjust as I took in the desk where the radio resided, then the wall behind and then the ceiling and other walls.  There were guns on some of the walls.  There were guns in a cabinet.  There were guns on a chest and table.  I slept in a room full of guns as a grade schooler.

Guns were a natural part of life for many then.  Even though the tendrils of collectivism were gently feeling out where to erode Freedom, many lived in security.  That was the mistake.

We are learning again the price of Liberty is eternal vigilance, 

There is nothing wrong with a warm safe womb/room full of guns.  Just don't stay there especially in memory.  Refuge has its place as long as you venture out. 

I was used to guns.  Never afraid.  I was trusted as a child because I was taught how to operate them safely.  I respected what they did.  They were not toys.  I knew the difference.  Neither did I go into detail nor brag.  Besides, most took it as a matter of course that people had guns.

There was a Chief's Special and a 1911 A1 in the drawer by my brother's bed for things that went bump in the night.  When he wasn't there, I had access to them.  I had the means and training to protect even in grade school.

Later, I had my own 1911 by my bed in high school.  Never had to use it but as the old saying goes, better to have and not need etc.

I was acutely aware of communism and believe me, it wasn't a 'scare'.  The biggest feat of the collectivists is to pretend they don't exist.  They have their own tacquiya-lies to protect their backstabbing. 

All of these things were taken for granted back when.  No fear I had a gun and no condescension about studying.  I had full access to the main library.

Today, there are fewer kids in the know and more bilked by collectivism.  And many more raised in it.  It appeals to that certain egocentric type or know it all as we called them as kids. 

Fear is fostered.  Of guns and thinking for oneself and a host of things in connection with Freedom.

We taught our kids to think for themselves and they sure aren't scared of guns.  They know as I was instructed.  The generations carry on, though at an eroded rate.

They are taught to question and see the revisionism necessary for collectivists to thrive.  Only lies and half truths keep them afloat.

The battle is fiercer than ever.  We live in the most crucial time.  Does the Republic survive?  Can it be restored?

There are kids who do not accept the lies.  They are Freedom minded and yes have guns.  There must be no age limit set by gov.  That is a parent's job.

Things taken for granted.  Again that markedly led us to where we are.

Enjoy the warmth and glow.  Clean your guns and step into the cold.  Warm is the heart of Liberty.