"The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire." - Robert A. Heinlein What a shame that we have the two major political parties that believe the former.
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations....evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security."
I doubt I'll have off for this. However, if I get off in time, I'll try to come to dinner.
Basic Gun Safety by Jeff Cooper:
1) All guns are always loaded
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you aren't willing to destroy
3) Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target
4) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it